If a child is having difficulty breathing, it can be scary for everyone involved. The medical term for difficulty breathing is dyspnea. Although some minor colds and viruses can cause pediatric dyspnea, the UC Davis Children's Hospital states that...
Any condition affecting the flow of air into or out of the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs and body, or the circulation of blood through the lungs and heart can be a source of labored breathing. According to the...
Labored breathing can occur with any condition that disrupts the intake or delivery of oxygen to the tissues. The lungs, heart and circulation, collectively termed the cardiorespiratory system, work together to accomplish these tasks....
Croup, the common cold and chronic asthma are among the childhood illnesses and medical conditions that can cause your little one to develop labored breathing. Breathing trouble can be very scary for both parents and child, but in some cases can...
Breathing, the inspiration and expiration of air from the lungs, involves a number of tissues. Breath is inhaled through the nose or mouth, travels down the larynx and into the tubes of the lungs, which are called the bronchi and bronchioles. Air...
Breathing is automatic. The average adult does it over 20,000 times per day. Learning how was never necessary. But learning to breathe during labor takes preparation and a trusted methodology. Since the introduction of the epidural--used for...
Childbirth can be one of the most exhilarating and fulfilling experiences of a woman's life. It can also be one of the most stressful and painful. Even with pain medication, childbirth can be uncomfortable. Breathing techniques are a helpful way...
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that about two-thirds of women, or 68 percent, choose to have an epidural or spinal anesthesia during the labor process. While it may be the right choice for some women,...
Many expectant mothers worry about the pain of giving birth. One of the most popular, natural, techniques for pain management is deep breathing. Achieving proper breathing techniques during labor can be achieved with preparation and practice....
Lamaze breathing is a technique used to help you relax during labor. If you are a first-time mother, it's likely that the unknown pain related to labor can cause trepidation concerning the labor process. Lamaze breathing is a coping mechanism that...
Babies are susceptible to many of the same breathing problems as an adult. For some children, the risks are higher due to immature respiratory systems. The term "reactive airway disease" applies to childhood respiratory illnesses that include...
As reported in the "Journal of Human Hypertension," hypertension (high blood pressure) is not the "silent killer" it's generally acknowledged to be. Symptoms are not silent but misunderstood or misinterpreted. The normal routine office range for...
Chest congestion, often accompanied by a runny nose and cough, can make it difficult for your baby to follow her normal eating and sleeping patterns. She also might appear to suffer with difficult breathing, which can worry parents, who hate to...
Breast cancer caused more than 40,000 deaths and accounted for more than 193,000 new cancer diagnoses in the United States in 2009, according to the National Cancer Institute. Breast cancer develops from mutated breast tissue cells that form...
The normal function of lung cells is to absorb oxygen from the air and expel carbon dioxide from the blood, a process called respiration. When lung cancer develops, abnormal tumor cells grow out of control and begin to interfere with this vital...
Running is one of the best exercises you can do to improve cardiovascular health. However, many people find it a struggle because of the discomfort that comes from labored breathing. Difficulty breathing while running can lead to less oxygen...
When you feel stressed, your heart rate increases and your breathing becomes shallower and shorter. Your body is preparing to protect itself from life-threatening dangers. This response is called the fight or flight syndrome and is an important...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. A variety of infectious agents cause this illness, including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Kids Health, a consumer information website operated by the Nemours Foundation, explains that pneumonia...
Dry cough causes pain and interferes with rest. Unfortunately, over-the-counter remedies designed to treat it aren’t approved for use in infants. On the bright side, a number of home remedies may combat dry cough in babies. Consult the...
Bone marrow is a soft tissue within the long bones of the body. It houses the stem cells that give rise to the red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that provide immunity and platelets, which help blood clotting. Disorders of the...
In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, reported that 16.4 million non-institutionalized people in the United States have asthma. Attacks can be frightening, as the airways begin to close, and breathing is hampered. In...
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints between the vertebrae of the spine, for which there is no cure. Symptoms generally begin with minor back pain, but eventual fusion of the spinal bones can lead to...
Patients may find it difficult to distinguish between a cold and a seasonal allergy, or hay fever, because some of the symptoms are the same. Both colds and allergies usually cause nasal congestion and discharge, as well as sneezing and sometimes...
Being fatigued at the end of a tough workout is normal. A slight muscle burn and some labored breathing means you got a vigorous, healthy workout. However, if you're overly fatigued, you need to address this issue. With the right knowhow, you can...
When your baby has breathing difficulty, she might be short of breath, unable to take a deep breath, gasping for air, or feel like she is not getting enough air. Do not give her anything to eat or drink, move her unnecessarily, put a pillow under...
Lychee is a tropical and subtropical fruit cultivated around the world but native to China and Southeast Asia. It is an exotic fruit that is becoming popular in Western diets. For this reason, documented cases of lychee allergies are few, new and...
Pneumonia is a bacterial or viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system. The infection causes fluid to build up in the air sacs of the lungs. Symptoms of pneumonia in toddlers may resemble a moderate to serious cold. Recovery is...
Treatment of toddler wheezing depends largely on the underlying cause. Wheezing is a symptom, not a disease. Viral respiratory infections are the most common cause, followed by childhood asthma, notes the parenting site BabyCenter. Colds,...
Pneumonia, a lung infection, is caused by several microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, states KidsHealth, a medical resource provided by the Nemours Foundation. Depending on the cause, infants with pneumonia may...
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