Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCost of Asthma CareHidden CostsImprovementsFiling for DisabilityRacial DisparitiesFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cost of Asthma Care Hidden Costs Improvements Filing for Disability Racial Disparities FAQs This article is part ofHealth Divide: Asthma in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. Access to healthcare is not equal in the United States, which is true for adults and children living withasthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAssessmentPhysical TherapyExercisesPreventionOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Assessment Physical Therapy Exercises Prevention Outlook This article discusses costochondritis, its symptoms, and how physical therapy can help you recover. Verywell / Zoe Hansen Causes of Breast Pain and Treatment Options Assessing Costochondritis When you first visit a physical therapist for costochondritis, they will conduct an initial evaluation. You’ll be asked: Your therapist can get an idea of the severity of your costochondritis during the history-taking portion of the evaluation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome, is the inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. Chest pain near thesternum(breastbone) is the primary symptom. It is sometimes severe enough for people to seek emergency care because it can mimic a heart attack. The cause of costochondritis is often unknown but may be the result of repetitive microtrauma to the chest wall....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsNutritional BenefitsHow Is Cottage Cheese Made?Selecting Cottage CheeseServing SuggestionsNondairy AlternativesSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Nutritional Benefits How Is Cottage Cheese Made? Selecting Cottage Cheese Serving Suggestions Nondairy Alternatives Summary There are 25 grams (g) of protein in 1 cup of cottage cheese.Compare that to the 17 g in 1 cup of Greek yogurt—or the 12 g in 2 eggs—and it’s clear that cottage cheese is a protein powerhouse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Coughing WorksCough TriggersAcute vs. Chronic CoughWhen to See a DoctorTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Coughing Works Cough Triggers Acute vs. Chronic Cough When to See a Doctor Treatment Coughing can be a reflex, or an involuntary response. It is your body’s way to clear your airways and lungs of fluid, food, particles, or irritants. Coughing also movesmucusup to your throat so you can spit it out, helping to clear your chest....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Coughing up blood from the lower respiratory tract, which is known ashemoptysis, can be a distressing symptom. But it’s important to understand that there are many reasons for this symptom besides serious illnesses like cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesLung CancerMeaning of Phlegm ColorTreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Lung Cancer Meaning of Phlegm Color Treatment When to Seek Care Coughing up mucus is often a sign of arespiratory infection, allergies,gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or an environmental irritant like smoke or pollution. In some instances, it can be related to a more serious medical condition, includingcancer....

Although COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out in the United States, the country is still a long way off from eradicating the virus. Lack of adequate testing continues to be a concern, especially in rural areas. Scientists around the world are hoping to develop more efficient and accurate ways to test for COVID-19. Why Do Some COVID-19 Patients Lose Their Sense of Smell? COVID-19 and Sense of Smell John Hayes, PhD, lead researcher for the upcoming study and a professor of Food Science at Pennsylvania State University, tells Verywell thatloss of smellis a unique symptom of early COVID-19 infection....

Key TakeawaysResearchers are testing if a fentanyl vaccine can reduce the toll of the overdose epidemic.The vaccine has been tested in rodents but not in humans.If successful, it should stop fentanyl from entering the brain, preventing addiction and reducing physical harm. Key Takeaways Researchers are testing if a fentanyl vaccine can reduce the toll of the overdose epidemic.The vaccine has been tested in rodents but not in humans.If successful, it should stop fentanyl from entering the brain, preventing addiction and reducing physical harm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRelated ConditionsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Related Conditions When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Thyroid diseasecan sometimes cause repeated bouts of an itchy skin rash known ashives. In fact, up to 30% of people with chronic hives (also known as chronicurticaria) have an underlyingautoimmune diseasethat affects the thyroid gland in the neck....

Key TakeawaysA new study found that sebum-based testing (using a skin swab) might be a potential way to diagnose COVID-19.Skin swab testing would be easier to collect than a saliva sample from someone’s mouth, nose, or throat.While it’s promising, more research is needed to show that skin swabs could be used to detect COVID or other health conditions. Key Takeaways A new study found that sebum-based testing (using a skin swab) might be a potential way to diagnose COVID-19....

Key TakeawaysA recent study found that females who use oral contraceptives are less likely to get muscle and tendon injuries.While more research is needed to understand how oral contraceptive use might reduce muscle and tendon injuries, experts suggest that it could be related to hormonal balances.Experts say that doing a proper warm-up and cool-down, stretching, maintaining proper form, and having adequate rest and recovery are key factors in preventing muscle and tendon injuries....

Key TakeawaysA study found that expanding Medicare eligibility could reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care.In a $3.5 trillion spending plan, Democrats proposed to lower Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 60.Doctors note that racial and ethnic disparities can affect patients early in life, and expanding Medicare eligibility may help remedy these conditions sooner. Key Takeaways A study found that expanding Medicare eligibility could reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care....