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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentControversy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Controversy RAD is not a formal diagnosis but a term that may be used as a placeholder when investigating conditions that causewheezingandshortness of breath, such as asthma orchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This article describes the symptoms that fall under the umbrella of reactive airway disease. It also explains the possible causes of RAD and how those conditions are diagnosed and treated....

Rebound congestion is whennasal congestiongets worse because you have overused a nasaldecongestantspray likeAfrin (oxymetazoline)to treat your symptoms. Rebound congestion is also known as rhinitis medicamentosa, chemical rhinitis, nasal spray addiction. Your nasal passages can develop a dependence to these medications rather quickly. That’s why prescribers and product labels say to limit use to three days. BURGER / Getty Images How Decongestants Work When the blood vessels in your nasal passages become swollen due to acold, allergies,sinusitis, exercise, or hormonal changes, congestion occurs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionRecreational Therapy vs. Other Types of TherapyWho Can Benefit?Does It Work?Professional BackgroundEnrollment and InsuranceFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Recreational Therapy vs. Other Types of Therapy Who Can Benefit? Does It Work? Professional Background Enrollment and Insurance Frequently Asked Questions If you have been injured or ill or have a chronic disability, you may be having difficulty performing everyday activities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSource & What to Look ForFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Source & What to Look For FAQs Red clover (Trifolium pratense)is a wild herb that belongs to the legume family, along with beans and peas.It’s often promoted as a remedy formenopause symptoms, bone loss, andhigh cholesterol....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and TriggersTreatmentCopingDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Triggers Treatment Coping Diagnosis Red ear syndrome (RES) is a very rare disorder. It causes redness with moderate to severe burning on the outside of one or both ears. An episode of red ear syndrome can occur without a known cause or due to triggers such as rubbing your ear. Heat or cold stimulation or brushing your hair can also start the problem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Eyes Perceive ColorSymptoms of Red-Green Color BlindnessCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Eyes Perceive Color Symptoms of Red-Green Color Blindness Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Red-green color blindness is the most common type of color blindness, a condition in which a person has limited ability to differentiate between certain colors. In red-green color blindness, this means difficulty distinguishing between shades of red, green, and yellow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Heart Failure?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Heart Failure? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Refractory heart failure, also known as end stage or advanced heart failure, is a condition in whichheart failuresymptoms persist despite taking prescribed medications. This includes symptoms while at rest or frequent hospitalization for heart failure symptoms. Many medications help with heart failure and its symptoms, but not everyone responds adequately....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesUsesBenefitsRisksWhat to Expect Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Uses Benefits Risks What to Expect Regression therapy is a type of psychotherapy (also called talk therapy) that guides people to remember past events and traumas buried in their subconscious. Age regression therapy and past-life regression therapy are two versions of this method. This article covers the methods, benefits, and risks of hypnotic, age, and past-life regression therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Coping Although not formally recognized as a disorder,rejection sensitivity dysphoria(RSD) can be defined as an overwhelming emotional reaction to real or perceived rejection or criticism that can interfere with daily life. The exact cause is unknown, but RSD tends to affect people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)more often than others. RSD can cause problems at work and school and can put a strain on your relationships....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionTypesSymptomsRisk FactorsTriggersTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Types Symptoms Risk Factors Triggers Treatment Coping Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder that involves obsessions, preoccupations, doubts, and compulsive behaviors related to a relationship with another person. ROCD is not currently an official diagnosis in the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’sDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-5). However, these types of relationship symptoms have been frequently discussed in OCD forums for several years....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRTA and the KidneysTypes and CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents RTA and the Kidneys Types and Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a clinical syndrome in which thekidneysare unable to get rid of enough acid, retain enough base, or both. Renal tubular acidosis can be divided into different subtypes, each with its own characteristics. It is often discovered with blood testing, and early diagnosis can help healthcare providers prevent complications from prolonged kidney dysfunction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsHow It Is MeasuredWhat It MeansWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is How It Is Measured What It Means When to Seek Care Residual volume (RV) is the amount of air left in the lungs after you fully exhale. RV is one of several factors thatpulmonologistsmeasure duringpulmonary function testingto determine how well your lungs are working....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs. Also known asWillis-Ekbomdisease, RLS symptoms typically arise in the evenings or during the night, when you’re seated or lying down, and it often affects sleep. Moving the legs or walking provide temporary relief....