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Experts are in agreement that everyone with asthma should do this.

The #1 Lifestyle Change That Could Actually Improve Your Asthma, According to Pulmonologists

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These methods can help you proactively reduce asthma symptoms as well as manage flare-ups

These Asthma Self-Care Tips Are Recommended by Doctors to Help You Breathe Better

Snoring is routinely a nuisance, particularly for people who share a bed with a light sleeper. For some, though, snoring can be a sign of a more serious health problem: sleep apnea. Once a barely known condition, there are several treatments now available for sleep apnea and more are coming down the pipeline. But many sufferers are still in the dark about their apnea and not getting the help they need.

Beyond CPAP: Future Sleep Apnea Treatments Could Revolutionize Nighttime Health

Beta-blockers lower your heart rate and reduce your heart’s workload. If you have heart failure, they may help improve your cardiac function. Possible side effects include unusually slow heart rate and low blood pressure. Beta-blocker medications block the production of two stress hormones called epinephrine and norepinephrine. Doctors may...

Do Beta-Blockers Work for Heart Failure?

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Mitral valve prolapse treatment aims to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life in people with the condition.

How is Mitral Valve Prolapse Treated?

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness. An exploratory study evaluating the link between specific micronutrients and the symptoms of fibromyalgia revealed vitamin D and magnesium played a role in physical function and stiffness among patients.1.

Vitamin D, Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

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Two COPD conditions with similar causes but distinct symptoms. Learn about their unique symptoms, causes, and treatments.

What's the Difference Between Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema?

Kratom is an herbal leaf from a tropical evergreen tree that is used as a stimulant, mood enhancer, or sedative. As kratom use increases in young people, physicians should routinely ask patients about their kratom use, researchers say. Up to one-third of kratom users experience an adverse side effect, which...

Kratom Use Rising Despite Warnings of Cardiac Arrest, Seizures: What to Know

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
      What Size Should Your Heart Be?Typically, your heart is about the size...

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DOMedically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DOMaintaining healthy lungs is crucial for your overall well-being. Your lungs play a vital role in breathing, providing oxygen to your body, and removing carbon dioxide.The prevalence of respiratory conditions worldwide underscores lung health's importance. Health conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect millions of people, emphasizing the importance of keeping your lungs healthy.You can implement several lifestyle changes that optimize your lung health and support your overall well-being.Quit or Avoid SmokingSmoking is a significant threat to lung health. The chemicals in tobacco smoke can damage...

How To Take Care of Your Lungs and Prevent Respiratory Conditions

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may affect sleep in several ways, including increasing the risk of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). PTSD is a mental health condition that may develop due to a past traumatic event. It can cause a variety of symptoms, such as flashbacks of the traumatic event, feeling on edge, and anxiety. It may also affect sleep.

What to know about PTSD and sleep apnea

Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified a potential treatment for the respiratory symptoms of long COVID after discovering an unknown cause of the condition inside the lungs. The UVA researchers, led by Jie Sun, PhD, found that COVID-19 infection can cause sweeping changes in immune cells inside...

Arthritis drugs may relieve long COVID lung symptoms

Splenic vein thrombosis is a blockage in the splenic vein due to a blood clot. The splenic vein carries blood away from the spleen and parts of the stomach and pancreas. The spleen is an organ that filters and stores blood and produces white blood cells. A blood clot — also called a thrombus — in the splenic vein can cause blood to back up into the spleen, leading to various serious complications.

What to know about splenic vein thrombosis

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(Family Features) Snoring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is More Than a Snore

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Learn the differences between COPD and emphysema, as well as their symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatments to improve breathing and quality of life.

Confused About COPD and Emphysema? Here's What You Need to Know

Thyroid lymphoma is an extremely rare but highly treatable cancer that affects the thyroid gland. It can cause a mass in the neck, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath.

What to Know About Thyroid Lymphoma

This informational guide, part of PS' Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Exactly Is Graves' Disease? An MD Explains the Thyroid Disorder

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Are Beta-Blockers Safe with Asthma?

Beta-blockers are drugs that can help people with cardiovascular disease. However, some beta-blockers may not be good to use if you have asthma. Asthma is a...

Are Beta-Blockers Safe with Asthma?

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