Phlegm goes with common cold and other upper respiratory infections. The presence of phlegm is not a serious health problem, but if not treated properly, it can clog and cause irritation of the bronchial tubes and trigger secondary upper respiratory infections. When there is phlegm, it is usually indicated by a constant need for clearing […]
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Chest congestion is an infection in the respiratory system which causes inflammation of the lower tract of the respiratory system which eventually causes difficulty in breathing. This is followed by pain in the chest and some discomfort. Chest congestion involves the buildup of excess mucus and fluid in the lungs. When breathing, we can inhale
Croup is a spasmodic barking cough and hoarseness caused by inflammation of the upper respiratory tract organs such as the larynx and the trachea. Children 2-4 years are more susceptible to spasmodic croup and sometimes occur among children 5-6 years old. Spasmodic croup is caused by infection or can be caused by an allergic reaction.
A cough is the reaction of the body to irritants such as allergens, mucus, stomach acids or odor that affects the respiratory tract. Coughing clears foreign secretions or substances from the lungs in order to avoid infection. Some conditions such as infections of the respiratory tract, postnasal drip, acid reflux and bronchitis can cause coughing
Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes narrowing of the air passages, due to an autoimmune response to an allergy. Wheezing is a high pitched sound made by the air when passing through the narrow air passages when exhaling, but in severe cases there is also wheezing when inhaling. Take note that wheezing is a
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Inflammation of the bronchial passages can cause upper respiratory symptoms such as cough and breathlessness. The bronchial passages are made of soft bronchial tubes and this is the tube responsible for ventilating air in and out of the lungs. Inflammation of the bronchial passages can be caused by bacteria and virus. Oftentimes, it can also
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Rhinitis involves swelling and irritation of the mucus lining of the nose. Seasonal rhinitis is a type of allergic rhinitis that develops in a particular season and once it persists throughout the year, it is called perennial rhinitis. Seasonal rhinitis is common in the pollen season such as spring and summer where the pollen that
Drooling during sleep is also known as sialorrhea is caused by buildup of saliva in the mouth. During daytime, people produce more saliva than during sleep and eliminate it by swallowing. While sleeping, a person cannot swallow as often and will cause the saliva to accumulate inside the mouth and sometimes may flow into the
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Water retention is usually common in the feet, legs and the ankles, but can happen anywhere in the body such as the face, abdomen and the breast of women. Water retention can be caused by an excessive intake of salt, pregnancy and some prescribed medications. Causes of fluid retention on the face High consumption of
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A teen that has difficulty in breathing or is huffing and gasping after certain activities can be considered dangerous. There are many factors that could trigger shortness of breath. Shortness of breath is also known as dyspnea and it happens when a teenager cannot breathe normally and he/she feels that there is not enough air.
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