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Beneficial Breathing Exercises for People with COPD
By Rachel Despres Your Health

Beneficial Breathing Exercises for People with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to two types of lung conditions that affect a person’s ability to breathe—emphysema and bronchitis. In many cases, WebMD says people with COPD tend to suffer from both, which “reduce the amount of oxygen exchange in the lungs and thicken the lining of the airways.” This can lead to […]

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Hypoxia: Symptoms of Low Blood Oxygen
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Your Health

Hypoxia: Symptoms of Low Blood Oxygen

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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7 Scary Causes and Symptoms of Epiglottitis
By Emily Lockhart Children

7 Scary Causes and Symptoms of Epiglottitis

If you opened your news feed over the weekend, you were likely hit with some pretty scary health news from the celebrity world: Comedian, Sarah Silverman, was admitted to intensive care with Epiglottitis. Don’t worry, “What the heck is Epiglottitis?,” were my exact thoughts as well. Thankfully, Epiglottitis is a fairy rare (particularly in adults) […]

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