Respiratory Conditions
Respiratory conditions impact the lungs and the ability to breath. In this section, find out about the symptoms and treatment of apnea, orthopnea and more.
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People with allergies to alcohol may suffer from nasal congestion after consuming alcoholic drinks. Find out more about the link between alcohol and nasal congestion from this article.
Altitude sickness affects a large percentage of people who travel to high elevations. Learn whether coca leaf tea helps with altitude sickness in this article.
Cystic fibrosis does not just occur in the United States. Learn whether cystic fibrosis occurs only in the U.S. in this article.
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How do you know if that cough, wheeze, of shortness of breath is a symptom of congestion or a lung fungus? Read this article to learn how to identify lung fungus symptoms.
Dehydration has a lot to do with altitude sickness; make sure to stay well hydrated when climbing to high altitudes so you won't get sick. Learn whether dehydration has anything to do with altitude sickness in this article.
Hiccups can last a few minutes or a few months. Learn whether gender has an effect on hiccups in this article.
Hiccups are common in infants and are nothing to be concerned about. Read this article to learn more about infants getting the hiccups.
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Orthopnea is typically due to pericardial effusion or pulmonary edema. Learn more about whether orthopnea can come from stress from this article.
You can treat sinus problems at home by lubricating your nasal passages and taking over-the-counter pain relievers. Learn more about how to treat your sinus problems at home from this article.
Altitude sickness affects people who travel from a lower elevation to a significantly higher one. Learn whether there are vitamins to take for altitude sickness in this article.
Many infants with cystic fibrosis thrive and develop. Learn whether a thriving infant can have cystic fibrosis from this article.
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You can prevent cystic fibrosis from occurring in your offspring by doing genetic counseling. Learn if cystic fibrosis can be prevented from this article.
Chest X-rays are important for monitoring lung function in cystic fibrosis patients. Learn more about chest X-rays for cystic fibrosis from this article.
Lung transplants due to cystic fibrosis complications are relatively uncommon. Learn more about the prevalence of lung transplants for people with cystic fibrosis from this article.
There are some foods that may cause hiccups although, usually, the cause for hiccups is not known. Learn whether there are foods that cause hiccups in this article.
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You wake up suddenly, gasping for air, coughing and wheezing. It could be paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. What causes it, and how can you treat it?
People with orthopnea -- a telltale sign of heart failure -- have trouble breathing when they're lying down. What causes orthopnea?
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Swallowing sugar, pulling your tongue, biting a lemon, holding your breath -- these are all homegrown hiccup cures. What makes hiccups so hard to stop?