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young person in swimming pool holding onto floatation device while coughing heavily.
December 1, 2022/Primary Care

What To Know About Dry Drowning

… from a laryngeal spasm can be a big concern. Too much water can cause lung damage and breathing problems that become serious six to 12 hours later.One of the most serious conditions that you …

pool chemicals and testing kit sitting next to a pool
July 29, 2021/Primary Care

Pool Chemical Safety Tips

… from pool chemicalsDr. Fertel says that other common symptoms of irritation or illness include:Ear pain.Trouble breathing.Cough or congestion.Should you be able to smell chlorine?No, you shouldn’t be able to …

patient undergoing anesthesia
December 18, 2020/Primary Care

How Safe Is Anesthesia? 5 Common Concerns

… a pulse oximeter to ensure that you get enough oxygen during surgery. It helps make sure the breathing tube used for general anesthesia goes into the trachea (windpipe) and not the esophagus — something that was …

Person drinking water.
March 31, 2023/Infectious Disease

Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19

… like cough, fever and shortness of breath.If you have serious symptoms like chest pain and trouble breathing, seek medical attention right away.Other COVID-19 treatmentsWe know things change quickly and often. Over the …

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blood being tested in lab
November 30, 2020/Primary Care

Blood Tests: How’s Your Metabolism? A BMP Can Tell You

… mass.“Metabolism involves any way your body converts or uses energy,” says Dr. Allan. “That includes digestion, breathing, circulation, and functioning of your organs, muscles and nervous system.”Your doctor can see how well your …

woman with heel pain
December 16, 2020/Wellness

How Yoga Can Help Ease Heel Pain From Plantar Fasciitis

… until you feel a gentle stretch in your back and the back of your legs. Hold while breathing gently and evenly, about three to five breaths. This helps loosen tight muscles and gently stretches the …

Person with a nose bleed, with head bent down, eyes closed and holding bloody tissue to notrils
October 11, 2024/Ear, Nose & Throat

What Causes Nosebleeds While You Sleep?

… exposed. They can crack, causing bleeding.”This is more likely to happen at night when you’re breathing through your nose, too, which could explain waking up to a bloody nose in the morning.Humidity …

woman having wine and popcorn in bed
June 17, 2020/Sleep

Why You Should Limit Alcohol Before Bed for Better Sleep

… can happen during arousals from rapid eye movement (REM) sleep or non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.Breathing problems — Since alcohol’s sedative effect extends to your entire body, including your muscles, it may allow …

healthcare provider speaking with a pregnant woman sitting on exercise ball
January 26, 2024/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Natural Birth: Coping Skills for Labor Without Medication

People have been giving birth for a long, long, long time. And until the 1900s or so, most births happened in homes, not hospitals. Without pain medicine, epidurals or even doctors.A lot has changed …

Elder person awake at night sitting on bed in the darkness.
October 25, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How Does Dementia Affect Sleep?

Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenge. It can be even harder if your loved one doesn’t have a regular sleep pattern and needs around-the-clock care.“Sleep disturbances are common …

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