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July 13, 2023/Lung

Can Vaping Cause Lung Disease?

… air flows in and out, explain Dr. Rome and Dr. Choi. That can lead to short-term breathing issues such as coughing and shortness of breath.Breathing in these chemicals while vaping over a longer …

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March 1, 2021/Sleep

22 Facts About Sleep That Will Surprise You

… it can cause each day.English bulldogs are the only canines known to experience sleep apnea, a breathing disorder. Their unusual airway anatomy (short snouts and underbites) is likely the reason.Being awake for 16 …

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January 10, 2022/Children's Health

7 Ways To Lower Your Baby’s Risk of SIDS

… has shown that this syndrome may be associated with defects in the baby’s brain that control breathing during sleep,” says Dr. Rambhatla.Other potential risk factors for SIDS include:Respiratory illness or infection. If …

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How to Stay Safe at the Gym During Cold and Flu Season

… a face mask takes some getting used to, but gyms are crowded, indoor areas where people are breathing heavily. Your best defense for protecting yourself and those around you is to find and wear a …

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October 15, 2020/Allergies

​Have a Latex Allergy? Here Are 4 Safe Non-Latex Condom Options

… an allergic reaction to latex, you may notice itching, hives and swelling. You may also have difficulty breathing and feel like your throat is closing up.Although very unlikely, anaphylaxis (a potentially life-threatening allergic …

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March 15, 2022/Digestive

Myths About Swallowing Disorders and What To Do If You Have One

… liquid to the back of your throat. During this phase, your larynx (voice box) closes tightly and breathing stops to prevent food or liquid from entering your airway and lungs. Aspiration of contents into your …

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April 24, 2019/Orthopaedics

Does My Kid’s Sports Team Really Need an Athletic Trainer? (Yep!)

… s an emergency, including cardiac arrest or a spinal injury. They can administer CPR if someone stops breathing or use an automated external defibrillator (AED), an electronic device that can restart a stopped heart.Assess …

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December 5, 2023/Infectious Disease

Which Vaccines Are Required To Travel?

… Dr. Sullivan says. “Even if you stay to yourself, you’re still touching the same surfaces and breathing the same air as other people.”Before you embark on your journey, he suggests making sure you …

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April 7, 2023/Mental Health

Feeling Nervous? Here Are 6 Ways To Calm Yourself Down

Everyone gets nervous. While the reasons may be different — whether you’re nervous about a big presentation at work, meeting someone new on a first date or having a tough conversation with a loved one …

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November 22, 2022/Children's Health

What To Do if Your Kid Eats a Button Battery

Most kids go through that dreaded phase. You know, the one where they put anything and everything into their mouth. Stray Legos®. Dried bits of food. Fuzz.Sometimes, that curiosity leads children to swallow …

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