The transition from fall to winter is a potentially painful time for runners who live in northern regions. Aside from the dangers of snow, ice and darkness, the cold air can cause breathing difficulties, coughing and chest pains. While these...
Tuberculosis, also called TB, is a disease that is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Though TB most commonly affects the lungs, it can infect other parts of the body. The most common symptom of TB is a severe painful cough that...
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann published his results of using Arnica as a homeopathic remedy in 1821, and Arnica continues to be used in homeopathic forms to promote healing and control bleeding. In "Discovering Homeopathy," Dana Ullman reports that Arnica...
Any number of factors such as flu, a cold or allergies can cause a dry, hacking cough in a child. Most home pantries and kitchens cupboards have several substances that may be helpful for the treatment of coughs. If using herbs, use caution, as...
The flu is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Called seasonal influenza, the peak time of year for flu is between November and March. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that every year anywhere from 5 to...
Coughing helps keep the throat and airways clear, according to the New York Times, but in the case of a persistent or painful cough, relief is often sought. Many different types of cough medicine can be bought without a prescription, and there are...
Pneumonia complicated by inflammation of the outer lung sac, or pleura, is called pleuritic pneumonia. The usual symptoms of pneumonia occur with this condition, accompanied by additional symptoms arising from inflammation of the pleura. Fluid...
Influenza, commonly called "the flu," causes a variety of symptoms including fever, chills, aching and coughing. Homeopathic remedies, which stimulate the body's healing mechanism to facilitate a cure, may help alleviate flu symptoms, according to...
Cytoxan is the brand name for cyclophosphamide, a drug known as an alkylating agent. It is used generally to fight types of cancer including skin tumors, ovarian cancer, bone marrow cancer, breast cancer and others. It also may be used to help...
The thin fibrous tissues lining the abdominal and chest cavities and covering the contained organs are the peritoneum and the pleural, respectively. Mesotheliomas represent rare cancers arising from these tissues. Heavy occupational asbestos...
Generally, individuals suffering from acute bronchitis do not feel like exercising, since fever, difficulty breathing and fatigue often accompany this condition. However, when someone who is accustomed to working out every day is denied the...
Influenza is marked by upper respiratory problems, sinus infections, cough, bronchial congestion and nasal discharge as well as aching and pain in the body and extremities, and fever, to name the most common symptoms. Ideally, a homeopathic...
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the protective lining of some organs. The lining is called the mesothelium. In a patient with mesothelioma, the cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and begin to reproduce uncontrollably....
Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which the lung's airways, namely the capillaries and bronchial tubes, become inflamed, narrowing and constricting the airways, and making it difficult for the asthma sufferer to breathe and absorb oxygen into...
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the layer of tissues that surrounds organs. The Mayo Clinic states that 2,000 to 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. Mesothelioma is more often seen in men than in women and the...
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection involving the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. It is contagious and mostly affects children, causing a spasmodic, hard, painful cough. Fever and copious mucus secretions from the throat and nose...
Flu sickens millions of Americans each year, and most of them get better without any medical care at all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A key difference between home remedies and antiviral drugs is that home...
According to the MayoClinic.com, a hernia occurs when soft tissue, usually part of an intestine, protrudes or pokes through your abdominal wall. This creates a bulge which can be very painful especially when you cough, bend or lift a heavy object....
Herbal remedies for coughing can be useful alternatives to over-the-counter medications. "Herbal Remedies: A Quick and Easy Guide to Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies" says that certain herbs have the power to promote productive coughs...
Getting enough exercise is vital to your overall health. However, if you experience painful breathing while working out, it may be cause for concern, especially since breathing pain could be associated with a variety of issues like lung or heart...
Smoker's cough is a chronic cough caused by smoking. According to the Canadian Lung Association, the only way to truly cure a smoker's cough is to quit smoking. You may experience symptoms such as hacking, painful sensations when you cough, or...
Coughing has many causes ranging from allergies to bronchitis, flu, bronchitis, choking on food and pneumonia. Certain coughs are deep enough to cause bronchial involvement, making them harsher than other coughs, loud and sometimes painful. Herbal...
Morphine, an opioid narcotic, is available by prescription in many forms--including oral pills and liquid, injection, continuous infusion and rectal suppositories. Uses for morphine are extensive; this drug affects multiple body systems, such as...
The medical terminology for when a baby spits up is gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Despite its scary-sounding name, reflux is common in most babies until they begin eating solid food. Although the lower esophageal sphincter is supposed to open and...
There are many diseases that can affect the lungs. Infection, cancer, toxins, and genetic disorders are all agents of lung disease. Immunizations help prevent some diseases, antibiotics may help cure others, use of personal protective equipment...
Coughing is one of your body's defense mechanisms, aimed at clearing your airways of bothersome or damaging substances. A cough free of mucus, also called a dry cough, can become a productive cough, or one that brings up mucus, over time,...
Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD is a condition where stomach acid or digestive juices flow back up your esophagus. This material contains acid, which can cause painful burning, stomach upset, chest pain, cough, hoarseness or a...
Pristiq, the brand name of the medication desvenlafazine, is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder. It works by affecting the chemicals in the brain responsible for mood regulation. Although this medication can be an effective...
A dry cough is one that does not produce mucus. Instead, the throat is often dry and sore and the chest becomes painful from coughing, explains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A number of illnesses and health concerns can cause...
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