Respiratory conditions Wheezing means you are having a problem with breathing. Air is flowing through swollen or tight breathing tubes. Signs & Symptoms * A high-pitched squeaky or whistling sound. This is heard more on breathing out than in. * Chest tightness. Causes * Asthma (the main cause). * Allergic reactions. * Congestive heart failure. […]
Respiratory conditions Focusing on your breathing is a great way to destress and reduce anxiety. Next time you need to calm down, simply pay attention to your breathing. Count your inhalations and exhalations. Your lungs are vital to living, and you need strong ones to live a healthy life. Whether or not you use tobacco,
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Respiratory conditions SARS is a viral respiratory illness. It began in Asia in February 2003 and spread to other countries. Signs & Symptoms * Fever higher than 100.4ºF. * Headache. The body aches all over. Diarrhea may occur. * Dry cough after 2 to 7 days. * A hard time breathing and/or shortness of breath.
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Respiratory conditions Pneumonia is lung inflammation. It is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., especially in the elderly. Signs & Symptoms * Chest pain when breathing in. * Fever and chills. * Cough, often with bloody, dark yellow, green, or rust-colored sputum. * Shortness of breath. Rapid breathing. * Appetite loss.
Respiratory conditions Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in men and women. The rich network of blood vessels that deliver oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body can spread cancer very quickly. By the time it is diagnosed, other organs may be affected. The lungs are also a
Respiratory conditions One important way to limit the spread of COVID-19 (COVID) in your home is to improve ventilation or air flow. This helps prevent virus particles from building up in the air if virus particles are present. Increasing ventilation can be part of a plan to protect you and your family from COVID. Here
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Respiratory conditions Hiccups are simple to explain. The diaphragm (the major muscle which sits like a cap over the stomach) goes into spasms. The vocal cords close rapidly. This causes the “hiccup” sound. Causes * Eating too fast. Swallowing air with the food. * Drinking carbonated beverages. Drinking too much alcohol. * Doing things to
Respiratory conditions Emphysema is a chronic lung condition. With emphysema, the air sacs in the lungs are destroyed. The lungs lose their ability to stretch. This makes it harder to get air in and out of the lungs. When emphysema occurs with chronic bronchitis it is called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Signs & Symptoms
Respiratory conditions Cold symptoms mostly affect you above the neck. Flu symptoms affect the body all over. Signs and symptoms for colds and flu vary from person to person. On average, adults get about 1 to 3 colds a year. Children get about 6 colds a year. Signs & Symptoms More Information Colds and flu
Respiratory conditions The letters COPD are for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is lung disease that worsens over time. With COPD, airways are narrowed and blocked. The lungs are damaged. Having COPD makes it hard to breathe in and out. In the U.S. and throughout the world, COPD is a major cause of illness and
