September 22, 2011 in Conditions, Health Library
Bronchitis is inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic, meaning that it lasts a long time and often recurs. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Acute bronchitis generally follows a viral respiratory infection. At first, it affects your nose, sinuses, and throat and then spreads to the lungs. [...]
September 21, 2011 in Health Library, Symptoms
Breathlessness or Breathing difficulty involves a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. Considerations No standard definition exists for difficulty breathing. Some people may feel breathless with only mild exercise (for example, climbing stairs), even though they do not have a medical condition. Others may have advanced lung [...]
September 14, 2011 in Health Library
General Information DEFINITION–A life-threatening allergic response to medications and many other allergy-causing substances. Reactions that occur quickly tend to be the most severe. BODY PARTS INVOLVED–Blood vessels throughout the body; heart; lungs; skin. SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED–Both sexes; all ages. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Any of the following may occur within seconds or a few [...]
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