Coughing up a large amount of bright red blood is an emergency and needs immediate medical attention. Treatment may include medications, intubation, or surgery, depending on the cause. Contact a ...

Abstract: One of the chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases brought on by bronchial spasms is asthma. Skilled physicians use auscultation to examine patients with asthma in order to diagnose the ...

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you're allergic to and ...

Accurate diagnosis depends on detailed history, exam, and targeted testing because of diverse underlying causes. Inhaled corticosteroids are recommended for severe episodes and likely asthma, while ...

Chlorhexidine is sold as topical solutions, washes, sponges, and swabs. This antiseptic may be used to decrease dental plaque and prevent gingivitis. Using chlorhexidine may lead to an allergic ...

Recurrent wheezing, a respiratory disorder, is caused by the narrowing of the airways, mainly affecting children aged less than 5 years. The multifactorial causes of recurrent wheezing have posed a ...

Common causes of shortness of breath include physical deconditioning, obesity, anxiety, asthma, heart failure, heart attack, COPD, and pneumonia. However, feeling out of breath when walking short ...

A West Kirby woman was met with a horrible surprise when she opened her front door. Alisha Butler, 48, was about to set off for work when she noticed strange black marks on her front doorstep at ...