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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Provider Wheezing happens when the breathing tubes in the lungs are narrowed. Wheezing is usually described as breathing that produces a high-pitched whistling sound. An asthma attack is a common cause of wheezing. Other causes include respiratory infections like influenza (flu) or pneumonia,bronchitis(inflammation of the airways), allergic reactions, and smoking....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Wheezing?What It Sounds LikeCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Wheezing? What It Sounds Like Causes Diagnosis Treatment Wheezing occurs when your breath sounds like a high-pitched whistle. Wheezing can occur with certain lung and medical conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While common for some people, it can also be a sign of a medical emergency....

If you or your child have ever gone to the doctor with a cough, you may have been asked if you have noticed anywheezing. Wheezing is a shrill whistle or course grumble that occurs when there is swelling in the airways, making it more difficult to breathe. Wheezing is a sign that someone is not breathing as well as they should. It could mean the person is not getting as much oxygen as they need....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding TNBCCaring for a Loved OneTaking Care of YourselfFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding TNBC Caring for a Loved One Taking Care of Yourself Frequently Asked Questions If you are caring for a loved one diagnosed withtriple-negative breast cancer(TNBC), you are probably wondering how to support them. You may not be familiar with this subtype of cancer—or even cancer in general....

If your loved one has been admitted to the intensive care unit of ahospital, this means that his or her illness is serious enough to require the most careful degree of medical monitoring and the highest level of medical care. The intensive care unit (ICU) may also be referred to as the critical care unit or the intensive care ward. Caiaimage / Sam Edwards / Getty Images Your loved one may be medically unstable, which means that his or her condition could change unexpectedly and may potentially rapidly become worse....

Jamie Grill / The Image Bank / Getty Images The Septic Work-Up Unlike older children, it can be difficult to tell when a newborn or young infant is seriously ill. In fact, an infant under two or three months of age may have a seriousbacterial infection, such as meningitis, bacteremia (a blood infection), or aurinary tract infectionand still appear totally fine.That is why doctors routinely do a septic workup on infants who are under two or three months old when they have a rectal temperature that is at or above 100....

Allergic reactions are one of those classic pediatric conditions that often scare parents, even when they are causing mild symptoms. Westend61/Getty Images Classic Allergy Symptoms Classic allergy symptoms and signs, some mild and some more severe, can include: Most parents would be concerned if their child had an allergic reaction triggering any of these symptoms. However, mild congestion and coughing—or even hives that quickly come and go—would likely not be as big a worry as some of the other more severe symptoms of an all-out anaphylactic reaction....

External condomsandinternal condomsare two of the best ways to make sex safer. Unfortunately, not everyone likes to use these forms of contraception. Many people assume women are exclusively heterosexual and cisgender. They also assume it is always the partner with a penis who is reluctant touse condoms. But, that’s not necessarily the case. The avoidance of condoms in the United States is almost equal across the gender spectrum. Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to CheckAdvantages of Home MonitoringMeasurementsTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Check Advantages of Home Monitoring Measurements Tips The best time to take your blood pressure depends on a few factors. If you havehigh blood pressure(hypertension), your healthcare provider may ask you to monitor your blood pressure twice a day—once in themorningand once in the evening. Some healthcare providers recommend checking your blood pressure first thing in the morning, after emptying your bladder but before taking medication or having your morning coffee....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Take a COVID TestTypes of TestsUnderstanding ResultsWhen to Test Again Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Take a COVID Test Types of Tests Understanding Results When to Test Again If you have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you may want to get tested. It is the only way to know for sure whether you have the illness....

Key TakeawaysAccording to the CDC, mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 remain infectious no longer than 10 days after symptom onset.If you test negative on a rapid antigen test, make sure to get tested again a few days later to ensure you don’t get a false negative.If you have a COVID-19 infection, it’s important to take the appropriate precautions to avoid spreading the virus.According toJoseph Bailey, MD, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at Northwestern Medicine, the infectious period for COVID-19 begins one to two days before symptom onset, and viral loads should peak around two to three days after....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of ArthritisDiagnosisTreatmentManagement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Arthritis Diagnosis Treatment Management Joint pain on one side of the body may be an indication of arthritis. Arthritis refers to a group of diseases that cause inflammation and swelling of one or more joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, with the most common types beingosteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, andpsoriatic arthritis....

Key TakeawaysWhile experts say it’s likely safe to eat indoors after being fully vaccinated, it’s still best to practice caution for the safety of others.Try opting for an outdoor table when dining out or gathering with a small group in your household for dinner.New research and growing vaccination rates suggest that the U.S. could reach some level of herd immunity before the end of the year. Key Takeaways While experts say it’s likely safe to eat indoors after being fully vaccinated, it’s still best to practice caution for the safety of others....