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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis When to See a Healthcare Provider This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of bronchopneumonia. Maskot / Getty Images The symptoms of bronchopneumonia and its severity vary widely. Your symptoms may be more severe if you fall into one of the following high-risk categories:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Bronchorrhea is an excessive discharge of watery mucus from the lungs, more than normal phlegm, that results in a productive cough. A diagnosis is made when a person coughs up at least 100 cubic centimeters (cc) of fluid from their lungs daily, or about 20 teaspoons. Bronchorrhea causes include lung cancer as among the most common....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of the TestRisks and ContraindicationsBefore the TestDuring the TestAfter the TestInterpreting the Results Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of the Test Risks and Contraindications Before the Test During the Test After the Test Interpreting the Results A bronchoscopy is an endoscopic medical procedure that is used to look inside the airways (bronchi) and the lungs. It involves inserting a bronchoscope—a narrow tube that has a light and a camera on one end—through the nose or mouth and guiding it down through the trachea (windpipe) in order to get an internal view of the respiratory system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Bull’s-eye maculopathy can appear at any age, and lead to mild or more seriousvision lossthat’s usually irreversible. This article provides an overview of bull’s-eye maculopathy and the conditions that can cause it. Verywell / Michela Buttignol Signs of Bull’s-Eye Maculopathy Bull’s-eye maculopathy is not actually a diagnosis but rather a description of how the back of the eyeball looks when there’s been damage from eye conditions or use of certain prescription medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Buphthalmosis an enlargement of the eye due toraised eye pressurethat is present at birth or soon after. This is a rare condition that is present in about 1 in 30,000 births. It requires prompt treatment to preserve sight. The term buphthalmos comes from Greek roots and means “ox-eyed.” The ancient physician Hippocrates described it in 400 BC....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Burkitt lymphoma, typically found in children, is a rare, but aggressive type ofnon-Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer that starts in special white blood cells calledlymphocytes(which help defend the body against disease). It was first discovered in African children and is closely associated with that region. The cancer is also linked to other diseases, includingEpstein Barr virus (EBV),human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and certain chromosomal abnormalities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)is a shrub that grows in the northern parts of Europe and Russia. It has been used since at least the 17th century to treat a range of medical conditions, including wounds, coughs, and asthma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Cadmium is a metal used in batteries, solar cells, alloys, pigments, and more. Cadmium poisoning occurs when someone ingests or inhales contaminated food, water, or air. If you come into contact with toxic levels of cadmium, you may experience respiratory or digestive effects depending on whether you inhaled or ingested the substance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Calendula?UsesSide EffectsDosage and PrepBuying Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Calendula? Uses Side Effects Dosage and Prep Buying Calendulais a marigold plant that has long been used for its skin health benefits, such as helping to treat skin conditions like eczema, heal wounds, and even counter vaginal yeast infections. Calendula petals are rich in naturally occurring compounds calledflavonoids. These compounds are said to have anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombogenic, antidiabetic, anticancer, and neuroprotective effects....

Cancer Alley is an 85-mile long area along an industrial stretch of the Mississippi River known for its abundance of petroleum plants and, as the name implies, cancer cases. The area has 45,000 residents and lies in Southeastern Louisiana, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.Compared to the rest of the state, Cancer Alley has a higher percentage of Black and poor, illiterate residents. Once the site of cornfields and sugar cane plantations, it is now home to more than 140 petrochemical plants, rampant air pollution, and—some say as a result—an above-average number of cancer cases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPartial And Complete RemissionRemission RatesMaintenance TherapyRisk of RecurrenceA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Partial And Complete Remission Remission Rates Maintenance Therapy Risk of Recurrence A Word From Verywell There is often confusion between the terms “cure” and “remission,” but it’s important to understand that they don’t mean the same thing. Cure means that there are no traces ofcancerleft after treatment and will never come back, while remission means that signs and symptoms of cancer are partially or entirely gone....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhy Is Candida auris Dangerous?Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Why Is Candida auris Dangerous? Prevention First recognized in 2009,Candida aurisis a yeast (a fungus) that can lead tocandidiasis, a dangerous and potentially lethal disease.Candida aurissymptoms may include fever, chills, and pain depending on what part of the body is affected. This fungus becomes especially problematic when it enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body....

Key Takeaways Candy corn is one of the most polarizing Halloween candies out there: You probably know if you love it or hate it. But do you have any idea what it actuallyis? Different brands may use slightly different ingredients, but typically, the tiny confection is made from sugar, corn syrup, and artificial coloring. Some candy corn is made with confectioner’s glaze (shellac) to give it a shiny coating. Newer versions of candy corn, like Brach’s Naturally-Flavored Candy Corn, use ingredients like turmeric in place of artificial colors....