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Do You Have the Flu? 8 Illnesses With Flu-Like Symptoms

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pulmonary inflammation :: Article Creator QCT Textures In COPD May Show Lung Inflammation Distribution, Disease Burden Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) textures may provide imaging evidence of the spatial heterogeneity of lung inflammation and disease burden in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study findings published in Chest. Researchers analyzed data from the SPIROMICS and COPDGene cohort studies (ClinicalTrials.Gov Identifiers, NCT01969344 and NCT00608764, respectively) to determine whether local textures of the bronchovascular bundles (BVB) and the surrounding regions, quantified by the adaptive multiple feature method, are associated with systemic inflammation, impaired lung function, and all-cause mortality, independent of CT-based emphysema and airway wall thickening. SPIROMICS participants had high-resolution chest CT scans at total lung capacity (TLC) and residual volume. COPDGene enrolled ...

RSV and Heart Health

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coughing heart :: Article Creator Could Persistent Cough Signal A Heart Problem? A Cardiologist Answers Coughing is usually a natural reflex in the body that helps keep the airways clear. It is mostly harmless and caused by benign conditions. However, in certain cases, when a cough is persistent or chronic, it can signal a serious underlying condition like heart disease. But how do we know if a cough is linked to a cardiac problem or if it is a lung condition? To answer this question, the OnlyMyHealth team spoke to Dr Basavaraj Utagi, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, who not only shared warning symptoms but also tests that can confirm the root of the problem. Also Read: Could Your Cold-Like Symptoms Be Whooping Cough? How To Identify The Latter How Is Chronic Cough Linked To Heart Problems? Chronic cough is when your cough lasts for eight weeks or longer. It often signals an underlying condition and can impa...

How COVID-19 Affects Your Body in Pictures

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lower your blood pressure fast :: Article Creator How To Lower Blood Pressure Quickly And Safely Exercise is one way to lower your blood pressure naturally. Adults should get about 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when it takes too much force to push your blood through your arteries, making your heart work too hard. More than 1.2 billion adults worldwide have high blood pressure, and almost half don't know they have the condition.  High blood pressure raises your chances of having heart attacks and strokes. It's important to know your numbers because if you have high blood pressure, you'll want to bring those numbers down. You can take your blood pressure at home with a blood pressure cuff or get it taken at your doctor's office. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The American Heart Association ra...

Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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high blood pressure when sick :: Article Creator Causes Of High Blood Pressure - WebMD Several things can play a role in high blood pressure, including diet and exercise or having a family history of high blood pressure. Your doctor will determine which type of hypertension you have based on the underlying cause. (Photo credit: iStock/Getty Images) Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into blood vessels, which carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means your heart is working harder to pump blood out to the body. It's a dangerous condition and contributes to hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, stroke, kidney disease, and heart failure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the U.S. Because it usually doesn't make you feel sick, many people are surprised to hear that th...