Hypoxemia occurs when a person experiences lower-than-normal oxygen levels in the blood, specifically in the arteries. This can occur as a result of taking certain medications or having an asthma attack, as well as develop over time due to heart problems or lung diseases. We look into the 5 common signs and symptoms.
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The website of Dr. Ginger Garner explains that your diaphragm “measures mere millimeters in thickness,” but it has sweeping influence over bodily systems that can “ultimately dictate your long-term health and well-being.” If you’re having any kind of health problem, you may want to start with your diaphragm – which is located just below your […]
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The end of April brings Air Quality Awareness Week, which is as good a time as any to explore the best ways to protect your lungs from unhealthy air. It’s an especially important lesson for those living in urban centers, where traffic congestion is the usually the most intense and air quality tends to be […]
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