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Key TakeawaysRescue inhaler overuse is a problem for many people with asthma.Using three or more rescue inhaler canisters in a year can make asthma symptoms worse, according to a recent study.People with asthma can talk to their providers about taking medication to help control their symptoms to avoid over-relying on rescue inhalers. Key Takeaways Rescue inhaler overuse is a problem for many people with asthma.Using three or more rescue inhaler canisters in a year can make asthma symptoms worse, according to a recent study....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Gum Is DigestedWhat’s In Gum?Potential HarmsPotential Health Benefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Gum Is Digested What’s In Gum? Potential Harms Potential Health Benefits Despite the widely-circulated myth, gum doesn’t stay in your system for seven years. What happens if you swallow gum is much less interesting. Undigested gum will simply pass a day or two later in a bowel movement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMouthwash IngredientsSymptomsEmergency HelpUse Mouthwash SafelyAre Some Safe to Swallow? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mouthwash Ingredients Symptoms Emergency Help Use Mouthwash Safely Are Some Safe to Swallow? Mouthwash, with or without ethanol (ethyl alcohol), contains various ingredients that can be dangerous if consumed in large quantities, resulting in unwanted or severe symptoms.However, most adults are not at risk if they accidentally swallow a mouthful of mouthwash....

Key TakeawaysMore Americans are relying on laxatives for having regular bowel movements.Gastroenterologists say they don’t recommend laxatives as a first-line treatment for constipation. Instead, increasing fiber in your diet, drinking plenty of fluids, and exercising usually help.Laxative abuse can lead to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, worsen constipation, increase the risk of UTIs, and damage the organs that interact with the digestive tract. Key Takeaways More Americans are relying on laxatives for having regular bowel movements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTypesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Types Complications Diagnosis Treatment Coping Also known as a supraventriculararrhythmia, atrial flutter is caused when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat regularly but rapidly, while the lower chambers (ventricles) beat regularly but not as quickly. The lack of synchronicity is what defines an atrial flutter. While atrial flutter itself is usually not life-threatening, it can significantly increase a person’s risk ofstroke....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Occurs in DIC?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisOngoing Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Occurs in DIC? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Ongoing Care Disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC) is a potentially life-threatening condition that develops when the delicate balance of factors involved in blood clotting is disrupted. As a result, a person with DIC easily clots, bleeds, or both. This article explores what it means to have disseminated intravascular coagulation, including how it develops and its symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDuring a Heart AttackHeart Attack RiskChest PainIdeal RangesReducing Risk Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents During a Heart Attack Heart Attack Risk Chest Pain Ideal Ranges Reducing Risk Blood pressure readings during a heart attack can vary. Blood pressure could be normal, elevated, or low, depending on the affected heart area. For example, a heart attack affecting the lower right part of the heart (an inferior wall heart attack) may cause low blood pressure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPay COBRA Using HSAHSA as an Emergency FundLosing Your Health PlanRetirement and HSAChange HSA Custodians Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pay COBRA Using HSA HSA as an Emergency Fund Losing Your Health Plan Retirement and HSA Change HSA Custodians Unlike aFlexible Spending Account, you can keep your Health Savings Account (HSA) when you leave your job. Even if you opened your HSA in association with ahigh deductible health plan(HDHP) you got from your job, the HSA itself is yours to keep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsSigns of Severe AnemiaEmergency TreatmentManagementNext in Anemia GuideWhat Are the Symptoms of Anemia? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Signs of Severe Anemia Emergency Treatment Management Next in Anemia Guide Anemiais defined as having a lower than normal red blood cell (RBC) count, size, or function. It is not an uncommon problem, and it can usually be treated. Your RBCs containhemoglobin, an iron-containing protein that carries oxygen throughout your body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Is It Unhealthy?What Happens to the BodyCombatting EffectsPreventionCorrecting PostureWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Is It Unhealthy? What Happens to the Body Combatting Effects Prevention Correcting Posture When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Physical activity is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, approximately 31% of the global population fails to meet minimum physical activity requirements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDoes Magnesium Help Lower Blood Pressure?Its EffectsMagnesium-Rich FoodsTaking SupplementsIts Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Does Magnesium Help Lower Blood Pressure? Its Effects Magnesium-Rich Foods Taking Supplements Its Side Effects As with other vitamins and minerals, food should be your primary source of magnesium whenever possible. Takingtoo much magnesiumthrough supplements can cause side effects, some severe. Some studies have found magnesium’s benefits in lowering blood pressure to be inconclusive or only providing a small benefit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTreatmentHow to CopeHow to HelpFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Treatment How to Cope How to Help Frequently Asked Questions Nearly 20% of people in the United States have used recreational drugs and over 20 million people over the age of 12 in the United States experience asubstance use disorder.While people may want to stop using drugs, it can be difficult....

Does Dry January make a difference for your health if you just quit alcohol for a month?Experts say there are benefits to quitting alcohol for a short period, even if you’re a social or moderate drinker.“A lot of times people engage in behaviors that are habitual and they’re not even aware of why they do what they do or when they do what they do,”Tavis Glassman, MPH, PhD, a professor of public health at The University of Toledo, told Verywell....