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What is Flu? | What is Flu?: Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The viruses pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth. Between 5% and 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year. The flu can be serious or even deadly for elderly people, newborn babies, and people with certain c... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Flu? | What is Flu?: The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It spreads easily. This article discusses influenza types A and B. Another type of the flu is the swine flu (H1N1). If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, seek help from a healthcare professional. | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Flu? | What causes Flu?: The flu is caused by an influenza virus. Most people get the flu when they breathe in tiny airborne droplets from the coughs or sneezes of someone who has the flu. You can also catch the flu if you touch something with the virus on it, and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes. People often confuse col... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Flu? | Flu Shot (Summary): Summary Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. Most people with the flu get better on their own. But it can be serious. It can cause complications and sometimes even death. Getting the flu vaccine every year is the best way to lower your chance of getting the flu and spreading... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Flu? | H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) (Summary): Summary Swine flu is an infection caused by a virus. It's named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In 2009 a strain of swine flu called H1N1 infected many people around the world. The virus is contagious and can sp... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Flu? | What are the symptoms of Flu?: Flu symptoms will often start quickly. You can start to feel sick about 1 to 7 days after you come in contact with the virus. Most of the time symptoms appear within 2 to 3 days. The flu spreads easily. It can affect a large group of people in a very short amount of time. For example, stu... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Flu? | Swine flu (H1N1 flu) (Symptoms): H1N1 flu signs and symptoms in humans are similar to those of other flu strains: - Fever (but not always) - Cough - Sore throat - Runny or stuffy nose - Watery, red eyes - Body aches - Headache - Fatigue - Diarrhea - Nausea and vomiting H1N1 flu symptoms develop about one to three days ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Flu? | Symptoms and Causes of Diabetes (What are the symptoms of diabetes?): Symptoms of diabetes includeincreased thirst and urination increased hunger fatigue blurred vision numbness or tingling in the feet or hands sores that do not heal unexplained weight lossSymptoms of type 1 diabetes can start quickly, in a matter of w... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Flu? | Influenza (flu) (Treatment): Usually, you'll need nothing more than bed rest and plenty of fluids to treat the flu. But in some cases, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza). If taken soon after you notice symptoms, these drugs may shorten your illness by... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Flu? | What are the treatments for Flu?: HOME CARE Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) help lower fever. Providers sometimes suggest you to use both types of medicine. DO NOT use aspirin. A fever does not need to come all the way down to normal. Most people feel better when the temperature drops by 1 degree.... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Flu? | Bird flu (avian influenza) (Treatment): Many influenza viruses have become resistant to the effects of a category of antiviral drugs that includes amantadine and rimantadine (Flumadine). Health officials recommend the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or, if oseltamivir can't be used, zanamivir (Relenza). These drugs must b... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Flu? | Influenza (flu) (Diagnosis): Your doctor will conduct a physical exam, look for signs and symptoms of influenza, and possibly order a test that detects influenza viruses. The most commonly used test is called a rapid influenza diagnostics test, which looks for substances (antigens) on a swab sample from the back of the... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Flu? | How to diagnose Flu?: Most people do not need to see a health care provider when they have flu symptoms. This is because most people are not at risk for a severe case of the flu. If you are very sick with the flu, you may want to see your provider. People who are at high risk for flu complications may also want to see ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Flu? | Bird flu (avian influenza) (Diagnosis): Laboratory tests Samples of fluids from your nose or throat can be tested for evidence of bird flu virus. These samples must be taken within the first few days after symptoms appear. Imaging tests X-rays may be useful in assessing the condition of your lungs, which can help deter... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | Seasonal affective disorder: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in winter. SAD may begin during the teen years or in adulthood. Like other forms of depression, it occurs more often in women than in men. People who live in places with long winter ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (Causes): The specific cause of seasonal affective disorder remains unknown. Some factors that may come into play include: - Your biological clock (circadian rhythm). The reduced level of sunlight in fall and winter may cause winter-onset SAD. This decrease in sunlight may disrupt your... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (Risk factors): Seasonal affective disorder is diagnosed more often in women than in men. And SAD occurs more frequently in younger adults than in older adults. Factors that may increase your risk of seasonal affective disorder include: - Family history. People with SAD may be more lik... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | What are the symptoms of Seasonal affective disorder?: Symptoms usually build up slowly in the late autumn and winter months. Symptoms are usually the same as with other forms of depression: - Hopelessness - Increased appetite with weight gain (weight loss is more common with other forms of depression) - Increased slee... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | IMH » Seasonal Affective Disorder (Signs and Symptoms): Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not considered as a separate disorder. It is a type of depression displaying a recurring seasonal pattern. To be diagnosed with SAD, people must meet full criteria for major depression coinciding with specific seasons (appearin... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | What are the treatments for Seasonal affective disorder?: As with other types of depression, antidepressant medicines and talk therapy can be effective. MANAGING YOUR DEPRESSION AT HOME To manage your symptoms at home: - Get enough sleep. - Eat healthy foods. - Take medicines the right way. Ask your provider how to man... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (Treatment): Treatment for seasonal affective disorder may include light therapy, medications and psychotherapy. If you have bipolar disorder, tell your doctor - this is critical to know when prescribing light therapy or an antidepressant. Both treatments can potentially trigger a mani... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | How to diagnose Seasonal affective disorder?: There is no test for SAD. Your health care provider can make a diagnosis by asking about your history of symptoms. Your provider may also perform a physical exam and blood tests to rule out other disorders that are similar to SAD. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning,... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Seasonal Affective Disorder ? | Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (Diagnosis): Even with a thorough evaluation, it can sometimes be difficult for your doctor or mental health professional to diagnose seasonal affective disorder because other types of depression or other mental health conditions can cause similar symptoms. To help diagnose SAD, your d... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Stroke? | What is Stroke?: There are two kinds of stroke. The most common kind of stroke is called ischemic stroke. It accounts for approximately 80 percent of all strokes. An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. The other kind of stroke is called hemorrhagic stroke. A hemor... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Stroke? | Stroke (What Is a Stroke?): A stroke happens when something changes how blood flows through the brain. Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to brain cells. If blood can't flow to a part of the brain, cells that do not receive enough oxygen suffer and eventually die. If brain cells are without oxygen for only a short time,... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Stroke? | Stroke: A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells. Brain cells die when they no longer receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood or there is sudden bleeding into or around the br... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Stroke? | Ischemic Stroke (Summary): Summary A stroke is a medical emergency. There are two types - ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the most common type. It is usually caused by a blood clot that blocks or plugs a blood vessel in the brain. This keeps blood from flowing to the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Stroke? | Stroke: A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces surrounding brain cells. Brain cells die when they no longer receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood or there is sudden bleeding into or around the br... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Stroke? | What causes Stroke?: Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack An ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs if an artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain becomes blocked. Many medical conditions can increase the risk of ischemic stroke or TIA. For example, atherosclerosis (ath-er-o-skler... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Stroke? | What are the symptoms of Stroke?: Warning signs are clues your body sends to tell you that your brain is not receiving enough oxygen. These are warning signs of a stroke, or brain attack: - sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body - sudden confusion, trouble speaking or u... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Stroke? | What are the symptoms of Stroke?: The signs and symptoms of a stroke often develop quickly. However, they can develop over hours or even days. The type of symptoms depends on the type of stroke and the area of the brain thats affected. How long symptoms last and how severe they are vary among different people. Signs an... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Stroke? | What are the symptoms of Stroke?: Know the Signs Knowing the warning signs of stroke and controlling stroke's risk factors can lower your risk of death or disability. If you suffer a stroke, you may not realize it at first. The people around you might not know it, either. Your family, friends, or neighbors may think yo... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Stroke? | What are the treatments for Stroke?: Generally there are three treatment stages for stroke: prevention, therapy immediately after the stroke, and post-stroke rehabilitation. Therapies to prevent a first or recurrent stroke are based on treating an individual's underlying risk factors for stroke, such as hypertension, a... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Stroke? | Stroke (Treatment): A stroke is a medical emergency. Quick treatment is needed. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number right away or seek urgent medical care at the first signs of a stroke. People who are having stroke symptoms need to get to a hospital as quickly as possible. - If the stroke is caused by a blood cl... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Stroke? | What are the treatments for Stroke?: Medication or drug therapy is the most common treatment for stroke. The most popular kinds of drugs to prevent or treat stroke are antithrombotics -- which include antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants -- and thrombolytics. Antithrombotics prevent the formation of blood clots that ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Stroke? | How to diagnose Stroke?: Doctors have several techniques and imaging tools to help diagnose stroke quickly and accurately. The first step in diagnosis is a short neurological examination, or an evaluation of the nervous system. When a possible stroke patient arrives at a hospital, a health care professional, usually a ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Stroke? | How to diagnose Stroke?: The doctor will do a physical exam to: - Check for problems with vision, movement, feeling, reflexes, understanding, and speaking. Your doctor and nurses will repeat this exam over time to see if your stroke is getting worse or improving. - Listen to the carotid arteries in the neck with a stet... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Stroke? | Stroke (Diagnosing and Treating Stroke): A doctor will diagnose a stroke based on symptoms, medical history, and medical tests such as a CT scan. A CT scan is a test that lets doctors look closely at pictures of the brain.All strokes benefit from immediate medical treatment! But only people with ischemic stroke, the ki... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Breast Cancer? | Breast Cancer (Stages of Breast Cancer): - After breast cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body. - The fol... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Breast Cancer? | What causes Breast cancer in men?: The cause of breast cancer is not clear. But there are risk factors that make breast cancer more likely in men: - Exposure to radiation - Higher estrogen levels due to factors such as heavy drinking, cirrhosis, obesity, and some medicines to treat prostate cancer - Heredity, such as a... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Breast Cancer? | Familial breast cancer (Summary): Familial breast cancer is a cluster of breast cancer within a family. Most cases of breast cancer occur sporadically in people with little to no family history of the condition. Approximately 5-10% of breast cancer is considered "hereditary" and is thought to be caused by an inherited ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Breast Cancer? | Breast cancer screening (Benefits and Risks of Screenings): When and how often to have a breast screening test is a choice you must make. Different expert groups do not fully agree on the best timing for screening. Before having a mammogram, talk to your provider about the pros and cons. Ask about: - Your risk for brea... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer? | Breast cancer (Symptoms): Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include: - A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue - Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast - Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling - A newly inverted nipple - Peeling, scaling, crusting o... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer? | Breast cancer (Symptoms): Early breast cancer often does not cause symptoms. This is why regular breast exams and mammograms are important, so cancers that don't have symptoms may be found earlier. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include: - Breast lump or lump in the armpit that is hard, has uneven edges, and usually... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer? | Familial breast cancer (Symptoms): The Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) provides the following list of features that have been reported in people with this condition. Much of the information in the HPO comes from Orphanet, a European rare disease database. If available, the list includes a rough estimate of how common a ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Breast Cancer? | Breast Cancer (Treatment Option Overview): - There are different types of treatment for men with breast cancer. - Five types of standard treatment are used to treat men with breast cancer: - Surgery - Chemotherapy - Hormone therapy - Radiation therapy - Targeted therapy - Treatment for male breast cancer may cause side... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Breast Cancer? | What are the treatments for Breast cancer in men?: Treatment options for breast cancer in men include: - Surgery to remove the breast, lymph nodes under the arm, the lining over chest muscles, and chest muscles, if needed - Radiation therapy after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells and to target specific tumors... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Breast Cancer? | Breast Cancer (Treatment Options by Stage): Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage I and Stage II) Treatment of early-stage breast cancer (stage I and stage II) may include the following: - Modified radical mastectomy, if the breast cancer was diagnosed early in pregnancy. - Breast-conserving surgery followed by radiation th... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Breast Cancer? | Breast cancer (Diagnosis): Diagnosing breast cancer Tests and procedures used to diagnose breast cancer include: - Breast exam. Your doctor will check both of your breasts and lymph nodes in your armpit, feeling for any lumps or other abnormalities. - Mammogram. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Mammograms are com... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Breast Cancer? | How to diagnose Breast cancer in men?: You health care provider will take your medical history and family medical history. You will have a physical exam and a breast exam. Your provider may order other tests, including: - A mammogram - Breast ultrasound - An MRI of the breast - An exam of any nipple discharge - A blood... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Breast Cancer? | Recurrent breast cancer (Diagnosis): If your doctor suspects you may have recurrent breast cancer based on results of a mammogram or physical exam, or because of signs and symptoms, he or she may recommend additional tests to confirm the diagnosis. Tests and procedures may include: - Imaging tests. What imaging tests y... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Heart Attack? | Heart attack - what to ask your doctor: A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of your heart is blocked for a period of time and a part of the heart muscle is damaged. It is also called a myocardial infarction (MI). Watch this video about: Coronary artery disease Angina is pain or pressure in the chest. It occ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Heart Attack? | Heart attack (Causes): A heart attack occurs when one or more of your coronary arteries become blocked. Over time, a coronary artery can narrow from the buildup of various substances, including cholesterol (atherosclerosis). This condition, known as coronary artery disease, causes most heart attacks. During a heart att... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Heart Attack? | What causes Heart attack first aid?: A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that carries oxygen to the heart is blocked. The heart muscle becomes starved for oxygen and begins to die. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, seek help from a healthcare professional. | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Heart Attack? | Heart attack (Symptoms): A heart attack is a medical emergency. If you have symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 or your local emergency number right away. - DO NOT try to drive yourself to the hospital. - DO NOT WAIT. You are at greatest risk of sudden death in the early hours of a heart attack. Chest pain is the most... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Heart Attack? | Heart Attack (Signs and Symptoms): Not all heart attacks begin with the sudden, crushing chest pain that often is shown on TV or in the movies. In one study, for example, one-third of the patients who had heart attacks had no chest pain. These patients were more likely to be older, female, or diabetic. The symptoms of ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Heart Attack? | What are the treatments for Heart Attack?: There are many medicines that are used to treat a heart attack. - Clot-busters or thrombolytic drugs dissolve blood clots that are blocking blood flow to the heart. - Beta blockers decrease the workload on your heart by slowing your heart rate. - Angiotensin-converting enzyme ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Heart Attack? | Heart attack (Treatment): Heart attack treatment at a hospital With each passing minute after a heart attack, more heart tissue loses oxygen and deteriorates or dies. The main way to prevent heart damage is to restore blood flow quickly. Medications Medications given to treat a heart attack include: - Aspirin. The 911 ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Heart Attack? | How to diagnose Heart Attack?: Several tests are used to diagnose a heart attack. - An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG, measures the rate and regularity of your heartbeat. - Blood tests identify and measure markers in the blood that can show how much damage was done to your heart. These tests are often repeated a... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Heart Attack? | How to diagnose Heart Attack?: Your doctor will diagnose a heart attack based on your signs and symptoms, your medical and family histories, and test results. Diagnostic Tests EKG (Electrocardiogram) An EKG is a simple, painless test that detects and records the heart's electrical activity. The test shows how fast the ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Heart Attack? | How to diagnose Heart Attack?: If You Have Symptoms, Call 9-1-1 Diagnosis and treatment of a heart attack can begin when emergency personnel arrive after you call 9-1-1. Do not put off calling 9-1-1 because you are not sure that you are having a heart attack. Call within 5 minutes of the start of symptoms. At the hospi... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Dementia? | What is Dementia?: Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain. It is not a specific disease. People with dementia may not be able to think well enough to do normal activities, such as getting dressed or eating. They may lose their ability to solve problems or control their em... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Dementia? | What is Dementia?: Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with normal activities and relationships. They also lo... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Dementia? | Dementia (WHAT IS DEMENTIA?): Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning-thinking, remembering, and reasoning-and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person's daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person's fun... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Dementia? | What causes Dementia?: Dementia usually occurs in older age. It is rare in people under age 60. The risk of dementia increases as a person gets older. Most types of dementia are nonreversible (degenerative). Nonreversible means the changes in the brain that are causing the dementia cannot be stopped or turned back. Alz... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Dementia? | Dementia (Definition): Dementia is not a specific disease. It is a descriptive term for a collection of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. People with dementia have significantly impaired intellectual functioning that interferes with normal activities and relationships. They als... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Dementia? | Frontotemporal dementia (Related Diseases): The following diseases are related to Frontotemporal dementia. If you have a question about any of these diseases, you can contact GARD. Pick's disease Primary progressive aphasia Semantic dementia. If your symptoms worsen or feel concerning, seek help from a healthcare profe... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Dementia? | Dementia (Symptoms): Dementia symptoms vary depending on the cause, but common signs and symptoms include: Cognitive changes - Memory loss, which is usually noticed by a spouse or someone else - Difficulty communicating or finding words - Difficulty reasoning or problem-solving - Difficulty handling complex tasks - Dif... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Dementia? | Dementia (Symptoms): Dementia symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function, including: - Emotional behavior or personality - Language - Memory - Perception - Thinking and judgment (cognitive skills) Dementia usually first appears as forgetfulness. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the stage between n... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Dementia? | Vascular dementia (Symptoms): Symptoms of VaD may develop gradually or may progress after each small stroke. Symptoms may begin suddenly after each stroke. Some people with VaD may improve for short periods, but decline after having more silent strokes. Early symptoms of dementia can include: - Difficulty performing ta... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Dementia? | What are the treatments for Dementia?: Drugs to specifically treat Alzheimers disease and some other progressive dementias are now available. Although these drugs do not halt the disease or reverse existing brain damage, they can improve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. This may improve an individuals ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Dementia? | What are the treatments for Dementia?: Treatment depends on the condition causing the dementia. Some people may need to stay in the hospital for a short time. Sometimes, dementia medicine can make a patient's confusion worse. Stopping or changing these medicines is part of the treatment. Certain mental exercises can he... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Dementia? | Dementia (Treatment): Most types of dementia can't be cured, but there are ways to manage your symptoms. Medications The following are used to temporarily improve dementia symptoms. - Cholinesterase inhibitors. These medications - including donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon) and galantamine (Razadyne) - work by... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Dementia? | How to diagnose Dementia?: A skilled health care provider can often diagnose dementia using the following: - Complete physical exam, including nervous system exam - Asking about the person's medical history and symptoms - Mental function tests (mental status examination) Other tests may be ordered to find out if other ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Dementia? | Dementia (Diagnosis): Diagnosing dementia and determining what type it is can be challenging. A diagnosis of dementia requires that at least two core mental functions be impaired enough to interfere with daily living. They are memory, language skills, ability to focus and pay attention, ability to reason and problem-so... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Dementia? | Frontotemporal dementia (Diagnosis): Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating t... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is COPD? | What is COPD?: COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main cause of COPD is long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage the lungs. This is usually cigarette smoke. Air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust ca... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is COPD? | What is COPD?: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive lung disease in which the airways of the lungs become damaged, making it hard to breathe. You may also have heard COPD called other names, like emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people who have COPD, the airways that carry air in and out ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is COPD? | COPD: Español Also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; chronic bronchitis; or emphysema. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. Progressive means the disease gets worse over time. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes COPD? | COPD (Summary): Summary COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main cause of COPD is long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage the lungs. This is usually cigarette smoke. Air pollution, chemical fumes, o... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes COPD? | COPD (Causes): Long-term exposure to lung irritants that damage the lungs and the airways usually is the cause of COPD. In the United States, the most common irritant that causes COPD is cigarette smoke. Pipe, cigar, and other types of tobacco smoke also can cause COPD, especially if the smoke is inhaled. Breathing in ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes COPD? | COPD (Overview): Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most ofte... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of COPD? | COPD (Symptoms): COPD symptoms often don't appear until significant lung damage has occurred, and they usually worsen over time, particularly if smoking exposure continues. For chronic bronchitis, the main symptom is a daily cough and mucus (sputum) production at least three months a year for two consecutive years. Oth... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of COPD? | COPD (Signs and Symptoms): At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms. As the disease gets worse, symptoms usually become more severe. Common signs and symptoms of COPD include: An ongoing cough or a cough that produces a lot of mucus; this is often called smoker's cough. Shortness of breath, especially... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of COPD? | What are the symptoms of COPD?: Common Symptoms The most common symptoms of COPD are - a cough that does not go away - coughing up lots of sputum (mucus). a cough that does not go away coughing up lots of sputum (mucus). These symptoms often start years before the flow of air in and out of the lungs is reduced. Not eve... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of COPD? | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Treatment): There is no cure for COPD. But there are many things you can do to relieve symptoms and keep the disease from getting worse. If you smoke, now is the time to quit. This is the best way to slow lung damage. Medicines used to treat COPD include: - Inhalers (bronchodilato... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose COPD? | COPD (Diagnosis): COPD is commonly misdiagnosed - former smokers may sometimes be told they have COPD, when in reality they may have simple deconditioning or another less common lung condition. Likewise, many people who have COPD may not be diagnosed until the disease is advanced and interventions are less effective. T... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose COPD? | COPD (Diagnosis): Your doctor will diagnose COPD based on your signs and symptoms, your medical and family histories, and test results. Your doctor may ask whether you smoke or have had contact with lung irritants, such as secondhand smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, or dusts. If you have an ongoing cough, let your... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Obesity? | What is Obesity?: Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle or water, as well as from having too much fat. Both terms mean that a person's weight is higher than what is thought to be healthy for his or her ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Obesity? | What is Obesity?: Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height. Obesity occurs over time ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What is Obesity? | Health risks of obesity: Obesity is a medical condition in which a high amount of body fat increases the chance of developing medical problems. People with obesity have a higher chance of developing these health problems: - High blood glucose (sugar) or diabetes. - High blood pressure (hypertension). - High blood chole... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Obesity? | Obesity (Causes): Although there are genetic, behavioral and hormonal influences on body weight, obesity occurs when you take in more calories than you burn through exercise and normal daily activities. Your body stores these excess calories as fat. Obesity can sometimes be traced to a medical cause, such as Prader-Wil... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Obesity? | What causes Obesity?: Taking in more calories than your body burns can lead to obesity. This is because the body stores unused calories as fat. Obesity can be caused by: - Eating more food than your body can use - Drinking too much alcohol - Not getting enough exercise Many obese people who lose large amounts of weight... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What causes Obesity? | Obesity (Risk factors): Obesity usually results from a combination of causes and contributing factors, including: - Genetics. Your genes may affect the amount of body fat you store, and where that fat is distributed. Genetics may also play a role in how efficiently your body converts food into energy and how your body ... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Obesity? | Overweight and Obesity (Signs, Symptoms, and Complications): There are no specific symptoms of overweight and obesity. The signs of overweight and obesity include a high body mass index (BMI) and an unhealthy body fat distribution that can be estimated by measuring your waist circumference. Obesity can cause complicati... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Obesity? | What are the symptoms of Overweight and Obesity?: Weight gain usually happens over time. Most people know when they've gained weight. Some of the signs of overweight or obesity include: Clothes feeling tight and needing a larger size. The scale showing that you've gained weight. Having extra fat around the waist. A hig... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the symptoms of Obesity? | Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (Signs and Symptoms): Many of the signs and symptoms of obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) are the same as those of obstructive sleep apnea. This is because many people who have OHS also have obstructive sleep apnea. One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud an... | mediqa_qa | safe |
What are the treatments of Obesity? | What are the treatments for Obesity?: CHANGING YOUR LIFESTYLE An active lifestyle and plenty of exercise, along with healthy eating, is the safest way to lose weight. Even modest weight loss can improve your health. You may need a lot of support from family and friends. Your main goal should be to learn new, healthy wa... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Obesity? | How to diagnose Obesity?: The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask about your medical history, eating habits, and exercise routine. The two most common ways to assess your weight and measure health risks related to your weight are: - Body mass index (BMI) - Waist circumference (your waist measureme... | mediqa_qa | safe |
How to diagnose Obesity? | Obesity (Diagnosis): If your BMI is in the obese range, your health care provider will typically review your health history in detail, perform a physical exam and recommend some tests. These exams and tests generally include: - Taking your health history. Your doctor may review your weight history, weight-loss efforts,... | mediqa_qa | safe |
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