Signs of Pulmonary Embolism

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects breathing. To diagnose asthma, a doctor may assess symptoms and use a range of breathing tests to measure lung function. Breathing tests can help a doctor see how well the lungs are working and determine whether a person's symptoms are due to asthma or another condition. In this article, we look at the different tests a doctor may use to diagnose asthma and what people can expect during testing. Asthma is a long-term lung condition that makes moving air through the airways more difficult. There are a few types of asthma, including: Asthma can affect anyone at any age. Most people who have asthma receive a diagnosis at a young age, but older adults can also develop asthma. Asthma can cause wheezing, tightness in the chest, or coughing. People may find that certain factors trigger or worsen their symptoms, such as cold air, exercise, or allergens. An asthma attack can occur if symptoms are severe. Asthma attacks can also lead to hospita...

A normal body temperature fluctuates, but most adults should have a temperature of at least 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Hypothermia, or dangerously low body temperature, is diagnosed when someone's temperature dips below 95 degrees. Your body temperature can drop if you're exposed to the cold or if you have certain medical conditions. Older people naturally have lower body temperatures. This article will cover what body temperature is too low, how to take your temperature, and when to seek help.  izusek / Getty Images Normal Body Temperature Range A normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees. However, lots of factors can affect temperature. A normal body temperature can range between roughly 97.8 degrees and 99.1 degrees. Why Does Body Temperature Fluctuate? If you take your temperature frequently, you'll likely get different readings. Your temperature fluctuates throughout the day based on hormonal and metabolic cha...

You've just had a nice meal, and you find yourself clearing your throat. Then all-out coughing. And coughing some more. And you didn't even get something down "the wrong throat." While coughing if you're otherwise healthy can be annoying, it's generally pretty normal. However, like anything else, when the normal and often healthy protective measure of coughing becomes constant, it can signal a larger issue. In general, coughing is the body's way of clearing your airways, and "is typically triggered by an irritant in the throat or the lower airways," explains Youngnan Jenny Cho, MD, an assistant professor of clinical otolaryngology at Columbia University and the medical director for the Metropolitan Opera. "Your throat closes momentarily and air pressure builds up in the chest. Then, as the larynx opens, a gust of air flies out, carrying any mucus or irritant with it." Believe it or not, a strong cough can generate a 70 mph wind, says Dr...

When people with asthma get viral infections, it can increase their risk of getting asthmatic bronchitis. This is a condition where a person with asthma develops acute bronchitis. Typically, acute bronchitis will go away within a week. However, chronic bronchitis does not go away and can cause severe problems for someone with asthma. This article will review the causes of acute bronchitis, what signs to look out for, and the difference between acute and chronic bronchitis. Roberto Jimenez Mejias / Getty Images What Is Asthmatic Bronchitis? Asthma is a lung condition that causes bronchioles or airways to become inflamed. When this happens, they narrow, making it harder to breathe. Bronchitis is very similar to asthma. It causes inflammation in your bronchioles, but there is a build-up of mucus that also causes them to narrow. The two types of bronchitis are acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infecti...

When people with asthma get viral infections, it can increase their risk of getting asthmatic bronchitis. This is a condition where a person with asthma develops acute bronchitis. Typically, acute bronchitis will go away within a week. However, chronic bronchitis does not go away and can cause severe problems for someone with asthma. This article will review the causes of acute bronchitis, what signs to look out for, and the difference between acute and chronic bronchitis. Roberto Jimenez Mejias / Getty Images What Is Asthmatic Bronchitis? Asthma is a lung condition that causes bronchioles or airways to become inflamed. When this happens, they narrow, making it harder to breathe. Bronchitis is very similar to asthma. It causes inflammation in your bronchioles, but there is a build-up of mucus that also causes them to narrow. The two types of bronchitis are acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infecti...

Normal human body temperature is around 98.6°F. Temperature rising above this range is referred to as the condition of fever. The condition of fever is considered where a body is fighting off an illness but if this persists regularly then it should be taken seriously. According to a report published in verywellhealth.com, low-grade fever is a condition where body temperature ranges between 99 F and 100.3 F. In many cases, body temperatures also range from 100 F to 102 F. The variations in normal body temperature may depend on several factors like how the temperature is taken, the time when it is taken and others. Infections Both viral and bacterial infections can contribute to low-grade fever. Common cold Flu Stomach Flu Measles Mumps Chicken Pox Rubella Problems with urinary tract Pneumonia Ear infections Cellulitis (a skin infection) Sinus infections Besides viral and bacterial infections, non-infectious illnesses can also be a cause of low-grade fever. Diseases like Rheumatoid arthr...

A 56-year-old man presented in early autumn with a 1-month history of myalgias and fever. His heart rate was 48 beats per minute. An electrocardiogram showed sinus bradycardia and complete heart block; cardiac imaging showed inflammatory changes in the epicardial fat abutting the noncoronary sinus of the aortic valve. A diagnostic test was performed.

Workers vaccinate chicks with the H9 bird flu vaccine at a farm in Changfeng county, Anhui province, China, April 14, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) - China has recorded its first human infection with the H3N8 strain of bird flu, but the risk of its spread among people is low, the health authority said. The variant was found in a four-year-old boy from the central province of Henan province who showed fever and other symptoms on April 5, the National Health Commission said in a statement on Tuesday. The child had been in contact with chickens and crows raised at his home, it added in a statement. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register The H3N8 variant is common in horses and dogs and has even been found in seals. No human cases of H3N8 have been reported, said the NHC. Whole genome sequence analyses indicate that the H3N8 virus in this human case is a reassortant, with genes from ...

Latasha Phelan Wright's journey to her diagnosis and control of her severe asthma was long and stressful, beginning with treatment for allergies and breathing difficulties. She ended up in the hospital several times before being a referred to Njira Lugogo, M.D.,, a pulmonologist and director of the asthma program at U-M Health. In a recent livestream, Wright shares her story and provides advice for patients living with asthma symptoms. Anna Kovalszki, M.D., of the Division of Allergy and Immunology and Lugogo answer common questions about allergies and asthma, including how to recognize symptoms, common therapies, and insights for patients with severe allergy and asthma on ways to improve their quality of life. Here are some highlights (edited for clarity): What are the signs and symptoms of severe asthma? Lugogo: Asthma symptoms can range from mild to severe, but I'm even a little hesitant to refer to asthma as mild. Even patients with so-called mild asthma ca...

In July of 356 BC, in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, King Philip II and one of his wives, Olympias, Princess of Epirote, were blessed with a male child they named Alexander. From birth, it was prophesied that he would go on to become one of the most powerful and successful commanders in history [1]. Aristotle, a pupil of Plato and the most famous philosopher of his time, was appointed to train 13-year-old Alexander in rhetoric, science, and philosophy. This training had a deep impact on the development of Alexander's personality, helping him become a well-mannered, noble, and educated young man [2]. In 338 BC, Alexander's father, King Phillip, married Eurydice, the niece of Attalus. At the wedding banquet, there was a violent altercation between Alexander and a drunken King Philip regarding the lawful successor of the kingdom, which led to Alexander being exiled from Macedonia alongside his birth mother Epirote [3]. After six months, the tension between the fath...

As of Monday, a health clinic run by Alliston's hospital will be extending its services. Alliston's Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) will be extending operations for its COVID-19, Cold and Flu Clinic. The Clinic is available for anyone who is experiencing mild to moderate or worsening symptoms of COVID-19 or flu who would like to receive in-person care. In a press release, Dr. Matthew Myatt, Chief of Emergency at SMH said the decision was made based on increased demand and transmission of COVID-19 within the community. "We've seen higher volumes of individuals and families through the Clinic in the past two weeks and want to make sure we are offering as much support as we can to those who need it," said Myatt. The Clinic will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (249) 501-0383.