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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and TriggersDiagnosisTreatmentAsthma AttacksComplicationsPreventing Asthma AttacksLiving With AsthmaOutlookNext in Asthma GuideDifferent Types of Asthma: Which One Do You Have? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Triggers Diagnosis Treatment Asthma Attacks Complications Preventing Asthma Attacks Living With Asthma Outlook Next in Asthma Guide Asthmais a chroniclung diseasethat makes it hard to breathe. The problem can cause symptoms that range from mild to severe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Asthmatic Bronchitis?Signs and SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Asthmatic Bronchitis? Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Frequently Asked Questions When people with asthma get viral infections, it can increase their risk of getting asthmatic bronchitis.This is a condition where a person withasthmadevelopsacute bronchitis. Typically, acute bronchitis will go away within a week.However, chronic bronchitis does not go away and can cause severe problems for someone with asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Astrovirus is a group of viruses that causesgastroenteritis(stomach flu). Infants and young children are most likely to develop symptoms, including diarrhea, nausea, and upset stomach. Older adults and people with compromised immune systems are also at risk. Though astrovirus causes symptoms similar to other viraldiarrheal diseases, such asrotavirus and norovirus, it is far less severe and rarely requires medical treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Ataxia?Ataxia SymptomsAtaxia CausesTypesDiagnosisTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Ataxia? Ataxia Symptoms Ataxia Causes Types Diagnosis Treatment Summary Ataxia is the term used to describe the loss of coordination in the body. This loss of coordination can manifest as a loss of balance, slurred speech, stumbling, a wide gait, or a variety of other symptoms. Ataxia can be a symptom of an underlying disease, such asmultiple sclerosis, or it can be the cause itself....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesHealth EffectsAffected ArteriesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Health Effects Affected Arteries Treatment Atherosclerosisis a chronic, progressive disease in which fatty deposits, calledplaque, build up in the walls ofarteries. This article discusses the causes, effects, and treatment of atherosclerosis. Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG / Getty Images What Is the Main Cause of Atherosclerosis? The fundamental underlying cause of atherosclerosis has not been fully established....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesCauses and Risk FactorsSymptomsWhen to Seek TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Causes and Risk Factors Symptoms When to Seek Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common type of eczema, affecting more than 9.6 million children and roughly 16.5 million adults in the United States.It is a chronic skin disorder that can cause the skin to be irritated, inflamed, and itchy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsStarting/Stopping AVNRTMedical Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Starting/Stopping AVNRT Medical Treatment Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is a rapidcardiac arrhythmia(irregular heartbeat) that starts suddenly and without warning and stops just as abruptly. Mintr / Getty Images AVNRT is the most common type ofsupraventricular tachycardia (SVT)in adults. AVNRT is one of the reentrant tachycardias (tachycardia simply refers to a rapid heart rate)....

People who experience sudden episodes oftachycardia(rapid heart rate) often have one of the many varieties ofsupraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The termSVTencompasses a large variety ofcardiac arrhythmiasthat typically start and stop quite suddenly and that are almost always non-life-threatening, but that can be significantly disruptive to your life. Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT) is a common type of SVT and is particularly common in children. Juanmonino / Getty Images What Is AVRT? AVRT is a type of reentrant tachycardia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy the Definition ChangedPDD-NOS vs ASDTraits of Atypical AutismHow This Affects Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why the Definition Changed PDD-NOS vs ASD Traits of Atypical Autism How This Affects Treatment Atypical autism, also known aspervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), was a diagnosis previously used to classify children who had some (but not all) of thetraits of autism.The terms have since been phased out as the definition of autism has changed in recent years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesBreast Cancer RiskDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Breast Cancer Risk Diagnosis Treatment Atypical lobular hyperplasia(ALH) is the abnormal growth of cells in the milk-producing glands of the breast (known as lobules). ALH specifically affects epithelial cells lining the walls of lobules. ALH is aprecancerouscondition that could lead to the earliest stage ofbreast cancer, known asductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)....

Australian Dream pain relief arthritis cream is an over-the-counter (OTC) product for people with minor aches and pain associated witharthritisor an athletic lifestyle. The Australian Dream cream gets absorbed into the skin and increases blood vessels’ size to temporarily promote circulation. The active ingredient in the cream is histamine dihydrochloride. It is an FDA-approved active ingredient for use in topical pain relievers to alleviate aches and pains associated with arthritis.The cream is applied up to four times per day and can be paired with other medications....

Auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure, or AutoCPAP therapy, is useful for the treatment ofobstructive sleep apnea. It is delivered via a face mask and tubing that attaches to a device that generates a pressurized flow of air that increases in response to measured airway resistance. It is similar in some ways to other therapy modes, including CPAP and bilevel. There are pros and cons to using AutoCPAP therapy. Explore the potential benefits and risks and consider whether it might be the right treatment for you....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Autoimmune HepatitisAutoimmune Hepatitis SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingA Word From VerywellFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Autoimmune Hepatitis Autoimmune Hepatitis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping A Word From Verywell Frequently Asked Questions Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic condition that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your liver. Theliveris a major organ located on the right side of your abdomen....