Chest congestion from accumulation of inflammatory cells and fluid in the bronchial tubes or lungs often occurs in people with lung infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Chest congestion can also affect people with chronic disease such as...
Allergies affect each person differently and are caused by an overreaction of the immune system to a substance, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The immune system recognizes a substance as a potentially dangerous...
Congestive heart failure (CHF) develops when the heart is no longer able to effectively pump blood throughout the body. According to Penn State College of Medicine, the term "congestion" refers to the fact that lung congestion causes many of the...
According to the Mayo Clinic, congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. As the condition progresses, other conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) and coronary artery disease...
Congestive heart failure is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the heart is unable to efficiently pump adequate levels of blood and oxygen through the body. Approximately 2.5 million women in the United States are affected...
Congestive heart disease is also known as congestive heart failure, or simply heart failure. Congestive heart disease may be caused by narrow arteries or high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. It occurs when the heart cannot pump blood...
If you have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure, it means your heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to your body. This condition can be the result of diseases within the arteries, such as arteriosclerosis, or a problem...
Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. High cholesterol, diabetes, coronary artery disease, obesity or high blood pressure are all diseases that can lead to CHF. Controlling these...
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute estimates that approximately 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, and about 300,000 people die per year from this condition. Congestive cardiac or heart "failure" does not mean that your heart...
MayoClinic.org defines congestive heart failure, also known as CHF, to be a condition in which a patient’s heart is unable to effectively pump blood rich in oxygen to all parts of the body. Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of...
According to the National Institute on Aging, congestive heart failure, also called heart failure, is the number one reason people over the age of 65 are hospitalized. It is a condition whereby the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body. In...
Psychological symptoms often diminish quality of life for heart failure patients. These must be recognized and treated for both the physical and psychological health of the patient. An Oct. 1, 2007, report in "The British Journal of General...
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a type of heart condition in which your heart is incapable of sending enough blood to your body. According to the Mayo Clinic, physical manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, especially when you lie...
Time takes its toll on the heart. Sometimes it cannot pump sufficient oxygen-rich blood throughout the body and into its major organs. The resulting shortness of breath or difficulty catching your breath is known as congestive heart failure (CHF)....
Heart failure affects approximately five million Americans and causes over one million hospitalizations annually, according to Debra Moser, DNSc and lead author of a 2008 article addressing decompensated heart failure published by the Postgraduate...
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart is unable to properly pump needed blood throughout the body. The tissues and organs of the body will have unmet metabolic needs and fluid begins to pool in various areas, including the feet,...
Congestive heart failure is a medical condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood in order to meet the needs of the body. Commonly, this happens over time as arteries narrow in the heart, or high blood pressure leaves the heart...
The heart is what enables the body to function well, by delivering blood with oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs. When this process fails, it is known as heart failure. Several factors can lead to congestive heart failure; these include a...
Congestive heart failure is a serious and progressive disease. It can also be fatal. It occurs when your heart muscle is no longer able to pump enough blood--and the oxygen it carries--to your body. Fluid begins to accumulate and your body becomes...
According to the online medical library Merck Manuals, heart failure is a condition in which the heart does not pump a sufficient amount of blood to meet the body's nutrition and oxygen needs. Merck Manuals also reports that heart failure...
Congestive heart failure, also simply called heart failure, is a usually chronic condition where the heart does not pump an adequate amount of blood, resulting in the tissues not receiving enough nutrition or oxygen, according to the National...
Chest congestion in an infant is not an illness in itself but a sign of underlying illness. Chest congestion and runny noses are common in infants, because of the immaturity of their immune systems and exposure to other children with...
Diuretics, or "water pills," work in tandem with other drugs used to relieve symptoms of congestive heart failure, which is commonly called referred to as CHF. Diuretics relieve congestive symptoms and extremity edema seen in patients with stage...
Most women experience symptoms of bloating, fatigue, cramps, headache, digestive problems and mood swings before and during their menstrual cycle. One of the best ways to prevent and treat these symptoms is via a healthy diet, which can also aid...
If you have a day at the pool planned, the last thing you want is to be derailed by mild cold or allergy symptoms. If your symptoms are mostly mild and nasal, sinus or chest congestion is your biggest complaint, you might not have to cancel your...
Neti pots exploded in popularity when they were featured on "The Oprah Winfrey" show in 2007. Neti pots are an all-natural way to help clear congestion without using over-the-counter medicines. If you're planning on purchasing a neti pot for your...
Milk is a common beverage in many Western diets. It contains many proteins and nutrients that improve the health of your bones, muscles and skin. Milk may also be enhanced with additional vitamins, such as vitamin D, and skimmed to remove some...
Congestive heart failure is a chronic condition characterized by weakening of the heart muscles. This condition causes the heart to pump blood through the circulatory system less efficiently than is necessary for proper health, according to the...
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