Back to Heart and lungs. The Daily Mail says that half of those who died were given the wrong medication. This review looks at asthma deaths that occurred in the UK over the course of one year to try to identify avoidable factors and make recommendations for improvements in asthma care. The report found that… Read More »
At some point in our lives, most of us will experience a panic attack in response to an actual danger or acute stress. But when panic attacks occur or recur for no reason and in the absence of danger or extreme stress, or when the fear of experiencing another attack is so strong that you… Read More »
Hot coffee is a source of relaxation as it clears your airways and causes normal and natural breathing. Food allergies involve a specific type of immune molecule, an IgE molecule that triggers the release of histamine and other allergic mediators. If you continue to wheeze or feel breathless after treatment, visit your doctor or urgent… Read More »
Be sure to have a plan in place in case you suddenly have an asthma attack. These episodes cause severe physical discomfort and distress. Make use of common household drugs. National Institutes of Health publication number 02-5074, June, 2003. If you take these as supplements, follow the manufacturer’s directions. Exhale gradually, slowly counting to five.… Read More »
Do You Have the Flu or a ‘Flu-Like Illness’? This is the single most important thing a family can do to help someone with asthma. Nebulizers are an electronic machine that converts liquid medication into a fine mist breathing treatment to ease inhalation. If there are no sounds on ausultation, what can this indicate? Which… Read More »
Having a heart attack is a serious medical emergency which requires immediate attention. If you’ve experienced one yourself or had a loved one who has suffered a heart attack, it can be a frightening and devastating experience for everyone. A heart attack, medically known as a myocardial infarction, is when the supply of blood to… Read More »