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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 […]
Skin Conditions Corns and calluses are extra cells made in a skin area that gets repeated rubbing or squeezing. Signs & Symptoms * Corns are areas of dead skin on the tops or sides of the joints or on the skin between the toes. * Calluses are patches of dead skin usually found on the
Respiratory conditions A cough is a reflex action. It clears the lungs and airways of irritants, mucus, a foreign body, etc. Signs & Symptoms There are 3 kinds of Coughs * Productive. This cough brings up mucus or phlegm. * Nonproductive. This cough is dry. It doesn’t bring up any mucus. * Reflex. This cough
Children’s Health Signs, Symptoms & Causes Coughing can be a sign of many problems. Your child’s body uses coughing to clear the lungs and airways. Coughing itself is not the problem. What causes the cough is the problem. Children usually get coughs from an infection in the nose and throat. Here are some other reasons
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Respiratory conditions If you are still deciding whether the COVID-19 (COVID) vaccine is right for you, here is some accurate vaccine information to help clear up some common myths and rumors you may have come across while gathering information. Can COVID-19 vaccines cause variants? COVID vaccines do not create or cause the COVID virus to
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions The liver is probably the most versatile organ you’ve got. It performs many tasks, including: * Producing bile (a substance that aids digestion of fats). * Producing blood proteins. * Helping blood clot. * Metabolizing cholesterol. * Maintaining normal blood sugar levels. * Forming and storing glycogen (the body’s short-term energy
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Respiratory conditions COVID-19 (COVID) is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people recover within a few weeks. Older people and those with certain underlying medical conditions are more likely to become severely ill. Safe and effective vaccines are available to protect against COVID infections. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms may be mild or severe
Mature Health: Over Age 50 As your skin ages, the sebaceous glands produce less oil, and the skin loses elasticity. The result is dry, wrinkled skin-unless you take steps to prevent (or minimize) those effects. Here’s what to do to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature. * Shower or bathe with a mild soap
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Caregiving may be stressful. A caregiver’s job is not easy, but it does not always have to be a burden. If you are thinking about being a caregiver or when you are a caregiver, you will need to know the following things: * The kind of care the person needs.
Eye Conditions A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. Get regular eye and physical exams to help detect when cataracts are forming. Imagine a thick cloud covering the lens of one or both eyes. This is what it is like to have cataracts. You may see glare from lamps or
