Results for "Pulmonology and Asthma"

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Collapsed Lung: Can It Happen Without Injury?
You don’t need a car crash, a fall or a hard hit to get a collapsed lung. It can happen out of nowhere, even if you feel healthy. Health care providers...
June 26
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How to Cough Up Mucus and Phlegm Without Gagging
Mucus buildup can make your chest or throat feel heavy, tight or hard to clear. When you try to cough it up, it may trigger gagging or even vomiting. The...
June 14
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Shortness of Breath That Won’t Go Away: Could It Be Interstitial Lung Disease?
Are you feeling short of breath these days? At first, you noticed it on the stairs. You used to climb them easily. Now you pause at the top to catch your...
May 15
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Why Won’t My Cough Go Away? What Causes a Persistent Cough
If you have a cough, there’s a good chance that a common cold or some other type of respiratory infection caused it. These coughs may linger after your...
April 03
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Why Am I Spitting Up Blood? What It Could Mean for Your Health
Seeing blood when you cough or spit can be scary. Even a little blood can make your heart beat fast and make you think of the worst.  Coughing or spitting...
March 01
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Salt Therapy Rooms: Do They Really Help Allergies or Asthma?
Trendy salt therapy rooms are showing up in wellness centers, spas and even shopping malls. You might see them promoted as a natural way to relieve allergies,...
February 24
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What to Do When a Child Is Struggling to Breathe
Seeing your child struggle to breathe can be scary. Whether symptoms come on all at once or get worse over time, you may not know what to do.  Some breathing...
February 15
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Shortness of Breath After Flu or COVID? What’s Normal and When to Worry
Viruses like the flu or COVID-19 can take a toll on your body. Even after your fever is gone and most of the sniffles have cleared, you might notice something...
January 22
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Wildfire Smoke and Cold Air: A Double Threat to Your Lungs
If you live in places like Arizona, Colorado or Wyoming, where wildfire smoke drifts through during the same months that temperatures drop, your lungs...
December 19
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How Changing Seasons Can Affect Your Child’s Health
Have you noticed that your child seems to get sick when the seasons change? When outdoor temperatures and pollen levels go up and down and your daily routine...
December 19