Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStatisticsBarriersMisdiagnosisEquitable CareFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Statistics Barriers Misdiagnosis Equitable Care FAQs This article is part ofHealth Divide: Asthma in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. Asthmais a chronic condition that impacts the airways of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. If asthma isn’t diagnosed and treated, it can cause serious and potentially life-threateningcomplications. While statistics show that people from Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities are more likely to develop asthma, they may also experience unnecessary delays in beingdiagnosedand treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiet and AsthmaFoods to EatFoods to AvoidManagementFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Asthma GuideWhat Is Asthma? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diet and Asthma Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Management Frequently Asked Questions Next in Asthma Guide While there’s no specificasthmadiet to alleviate your symptoms, eating whole, nutrient-rich foods can help you maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight can worsen asthma symptoms, so it’s taking steps to eat a balanced dietmight help you with your condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLong-Acting InhalersShort-Acting InhalersTypes of InhalersPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Long-Acting Inhalers Short-Acting Inhalers Types of Inhalers Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Asthma inhalers contain prescription medications that are breathed directly into the lungs to relieve or prevent asthma symptoms. They may contain a steroid medication that reduces airway inflammation or a bronchodilator medication that opens the airways. Some inhalers contain both....

Asthmaitself is associated withhigh blood pressure. It’s also possible for asthma medications like albuterol to raise blood pressure. Whilehypertension medications can worsen asthma symptoms, asthma medications usually don’t induce or worsen hypertension. However, there are certain risk factors that may pose some related concerns, including severe heart disease. When asthma and hypertension occur together, the combination worsens overall health and increases the risk of death, especially if both or either condition is not well controlled....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStatisticsRisk FactorsSeverityTreatmentFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Statistics Risk Factors Severity Treatment FAQs This article is part ofHealth Divide: Asthma in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. Asthmais a lung disease that restricts the airways, making it difficult to breathe. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the United States, but some populations are more affected than others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat You SeeComplicationsDiagnosisCorrectionCausesWhere to Get an Eye Exam Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What You See Complications Diagnosis Correction Causes Where to Get an Eye Exam If you haveastigmatism, your vision may be blurry and distorted instead of sharp and crisp. In astigmatism, thecornea(the clear dome that covers your eye) or the lens (which focuses light rays on the light-sensitiveretina) is abnormally shaped....

Key TakeawaysA new clinical study has shown that a drug combining a monoclonal antibody and a chemotherapy drug works well at treating advancedmetastatic breast cancer.The drug, Enhertu, is already approved as a third-line treatment for HER2-positive metastatic advanced breast cancers.The promising clinical trial results could help Enhertu become approved as a second-line drug for metastatic breast cancer. Key Takeaways A new clinical study has shown that a drug combining a monoclonal antibody and a chemotherapy drug works well at treating advancedmetastatic breast cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTonerAstringentHow They Are UsedAre They Necessary?Skin pHEffects on PoresHow to ChooseCan You Use Both? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Toner Astringent How They Are Used Are They Necessary? Skin pH Effects on Pores How to Choose Can You Use Both? Toner and astringent: at first blush, they seem nearly identical. But therearekey differences, and one will work better for you over the other, depending on your skin type....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ASV?ProsConsEffectivenessDifferencesContraindicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ASV? Pros Cons Effectiveness Differences Contraindications Frequently Asked Questions Sleep apneais a medical condition that causes intermittent pauses in breathing during sleep.It may be due to obstruction of the upper airway (obstructive sleep apnea) or failure of the brain to signal your respiratory muscles (central sleep apnea). The first choice of treatment for sleep apnea ispositive airway pressure(PAP) therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocation and Pain Sensation of Calcific TendonitisWhen to Begin RehabilitationShoulder Calcification Physical Therapy ExercisesEstimated Recovery TimelineHow to Find a Physical TherapistInsurance Coverage and CostsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location and Pain Sensation of Calcific Tendonitis When to Begin Rehabilitation Shoulder Calcification Physical Therapy Exercises Estimated Recovery Timeline How to Find a Physical Therapist Insurance Coverage and Costs Frequently Asked Questions...

Key TakeawaysAt-home food sensitivity tests claim to help people find out if they have food sensitivities through a simple blood test.Food sensitivity or intolerance is not the same as a food allergy.Experts, including the American Association of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, do not approve of at-home food sensitivity tests because research does not support their use.If you think that the symptoms you’re having are related to a particular food, it’s best to talk to your provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAtenolol vs. Metoprolol SimilaritiesDifferencesThe Way They WorkUsesSide Effects and SafetyInteractionsHow to Choose Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Atenolol vs. Metoprolol Similarities Differences The Way They Work Uses Side Effects and Safety Interactions How to Choose Atenolol(brand name Tenormin) andmetoprolol(brand names Lopressor and Toprol XL) are beta-blockers commonly prescribed for cardiovascular conditions. Both atenolol and metoprolol are effective in managing conditions like heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), and certain types of heart arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Athlete’s footis a form of fungal infection that begins between the toes but can spread to the rest of the feet. It most commonly develops when a person has damp or sweaty feet for an extended period, causing an itchy, scaly rash. Various treatment options are available for athlete’s foot, including prescription medications and home remedies....