People with and without mold allergies can experience adverse health symptoms from black mold, although not toxic effects. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), while Strachybotrys chartarum and other fungi produce...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, are medications that are used for a variety of symptoms and conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of these conditions, and often therapy can become prolonged for a variety of...
Smoking and just being around tobacco smoke can lead to many health problems. The lung problems it causes are widely known. Although lung cancer may be the most feared disease by smokers and their loved ones, other breathing difficulties caused by...
Hindus and Buddhists believe that the seven chakras -- each of which correspond to bodily functions and life issues -- regulate energy flow throughout the body. Martin Brofman, Ph.D., of The Brofman Foundation for the Advancement of Healing, says...
Although breathing is not typically a conscious exercise, you can influence how you breathe, and the amount of air you take into your body. Diaphragmatic breathing -- commonly called belly breathing -- more adequately uses your lung capacity than...
Shortness of breath and dizziness are known as non-specific symptoms. This means a diagnosis cannot be established from their presence alone: A further medical history, physical exam and tests should be performed. However, dizziness and shortness...
The American Society of Anesthesiology agrees with the conventional definition of general anesthesia as a loss of consciousness induced by drugs, from which a patient cannot be aroused even with painful stimulation. Manipulating human physiology...
The use of marijuana as a treatment for asthma has many advocates and opponents, because research on humans and lab animals shows possible benefits in some people but adverse effects in others. Marijuana has a tendency to intensify physical...
Oxygen is vital to life, and the only means of bringing oxygen into your body is through your lungs. A healthy adult inhales oxygen and exhales carbon dioxide approximately 25,000 times per day. When the lungs are damaged or weakened due to...
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are air-filled spaces inside the face that produce mucus. The disease has a variety of causes, including viruses, allergies, and bacteria. Antibiotics are one of the most commonly used treatments...
Radon is a byproduct of the radioactive element uranium. It occurs naturally in soil, rocks and other natural settings in small amounts. Radon becomes dangerous when it accumulates in enclosed areas like homes and underground mines and is...
An upper respiratory infection, a cold or the flu are usually treated with over-the-counter remedies, plenty of fluids and rest. However, when symptoms persist or get worse, they can indicate a more serious condition. Consulting a doctor can help...
