Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Allergies?What Is Asthma?How Histamine WorksTreatmentWhen to See a ProviderFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Allergies? What Is Asthma? How Histamine Works Treatment When to See a Provider FAQs When you have an allergic reaction, theimmune systemwill release a chemical calledhistaminethat triggers symptoms like nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, and rash. The release of histamine can also spur a reaction in the lungs, leading to anasthma attack....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TestingPhysical ExamLung Function TestsImaging TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Asthma GuideAsthma Attack: Steps to Take in the Moment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Testing Physical Exam Lung Function Tests Imaging Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Asthma Guide Asthmais diagnosed based on your symptoms, a physical exam, and various tests, includinglung function teststo evaluate breathing. Because the telltalesymptoms of asthmaare common in other respiratory conditions, testing may also be necessary to rule out causes other than asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyle ChangesMedicationsOTC TherapiesProceduresComplementary Therapy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Changes Medications OTC Therapies Procedures Complementary Therapy Asthmais a complicated condition, one that has multiplecauses, varying degrees of severity, and no cure. Therefore, treating asthma is a matter of managing it to ward off symptoms and prevent exacerbations (asthma attacks), typically with inhaled medications called controller inhalers, and relieving symptoms when they do occur with rescue inhalers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Insulin and Glucose WorkWhen to Avoid ExerciseStrategies for AthletesNutrient RequirementsHow Exercise Helps YouthImportant Tips for ParentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Insulin and Glucose Work When to Avoid Exercise Strategies for Athletes Nutrient Requirements How Exercise Helps Youth Important Tips for Parents Frequently Asked Questions People withdiabetesare encouraged to exercise daily, which can improve blood sugar control, boost self-esteem, foster healthy habits, and elevate mood....

Key Takeaways Jess Scolieri, 37, is reinventing herself as she battles long COVID. A former weightlifter, boxer, CrossFit enthusiast, and world traveler, Scolieri’s athletic capabilities plummeted after she contracted COVID-19 in March 2020. She went from training six days a week to doubting if she would live to see the next one. “My old mentality of lifting a heavy weight and just pushing through the pain no longer applies,” Scolieri says....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsExamTestsTriggersOther ConditionsTreatmentsNext in Eczema GuideHow Eczema Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Exam Tests Triggers Other Conditions Treatments Next in Eczema Guide It’s important to see a healthcare provider, such as a dermatologist or allergist, for an accurate diagnosis. This will ensure you get an appropriate treatment plan to help manage and prevent flare-ups (periods when you have symptoms.)...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTargeting the CauseMedicationsSurgery and ProceduresComplementary TreatmentsLifestyle ChangesCan AFib Be Cured?Next in Atrial Fibrillation GuideHow Treatment Improves Atrial Fibrillation Life Expectancy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Targeting the Cause Medications Surgery and Procedures Complementary Treatments Lifestyle Changes Can AFib Be Cured? Next in Atrial Fibrillation Guide Atrialfibrillation(AFib) is an irregular, frequently rapid heart rhythm originating in the atria (the heart’s upper chambers). During a normal heartbeat, the atria pump blood into the ventricles (lower heart chambers)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSpecialized TherapiesPrescriptionsHome and LifestyleComplementary TherapyFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Autism GuideWhat Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Specialized Therapies Prescriptions Home and Lifestyle Complementary Therapy Frequently Asked Questions Next in Autism Guide Every child diagnosed with anautism spectrum disorder (ASD)has different needs, so the treatment plan needs to be individualized. Since autism is not an illness and therefore can’t be “cured,” the goal is to help a child acquire and hone communication, interpersonal, and behavioral skills to better navigate daily life and, whenever possible, function independently....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Meltdown?Warning SignsSymptomsPreventionManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Meltdown? Warning Signs Symptoms Prevention Management An autistic meltdown is often mistaken for a temper tantrum, but they are different. Autistic meltdowns are cries of distress due to sensory or emotional overwhelm. Tantrums are emotional outbursts in response to unmet needs or desires. Mayte Torres / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsLifestyleCAMExperimental Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTC Therapies Prescriptions Lifestyle CAM Experimental Options Anautoimmune diseaseis a condition in which your immune system attacks your body’s cells. The primary goal of treating an autoimmune disorder is to control the immune response in your body. Your treatment options usually involve reducing inflammation and other symptoms. Once you have been diagnosed, some autoimmune diseases can be difficult to treat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Checks/At-Home TestingPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks/At-Home Testing Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions There is no one test to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis. The diagnostic process usually involves a physical exam, detailed history, lab tests, imaging studies, and a liver biopsy. Verywell / Jessica Olah There is no home test to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis, but it is helpful to be aware of the common symptoms of the disease, which can include:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Autophagy WorksBenefits of AutophagyCan You Trigger Autophagy?Significance in Medicine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Autophagy Works Benefits of Autophagy Can You Trigger Autophagy? Significance in Medicine Autophagy is important as these “junk” components take up a lot of room in a cell and can prevent it from working properly. Autophagy also destroys disease-causingpathogens, like bacteria and viruses, that can harm cells....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreating Children and AdultsHealthcare TeamTherapiesMedications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treating Children and Adults Healthcare Team Therapies Medications Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID) is an eating disorder in which a person limits the amount and/or type of foods that they eat. Unlike other eating disorders such asanorexia nervosa, a person with ARFID does not limit their diet because they want to change how their body looks or how much they weigh....