Wheezing is a sign of an asthma attack and is caused by reduced airflow due to inflammation. A chronic cough that comes and goes, worsens with cold air and at night, might be linked to asthma symptoms ...

Heart failure is the most common cause of orthopnea, which is difficulty breathing when lying down. COPD can lead to orthopnea due to lung compression and diaphragm issues when lying flat. In obesity, ...

Sweat carries a rich mix of biomarkers that advanced wearables can now track in real time. New AI-powered patches analyze biochemical patterns to detect disease risks, medication levels, or stress ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) often leaves people completely drained and struggling to think. Their symptoms can get worse after even mild exercise, a reaction called post-exertional malaise. Now, ...

MOLINE, Ill. — November is COPD Awareness Month, and for people like Allan Geiger of Moline, every breath is something to work for. Geiger struggled with shortness of breath before reaching out to the ...

Twice a day during hospital stays, nurses ask patients a question that takes less than a minute to answer but can reveal who’s at serious risk of dying. The question isn’t about pain levels or how ...

Whether you sleep by yourself or with a partner, it can be hard to notice the signs of sleep apnea. Thats because so many of the symptoms snoring, breathing pauses, gasping for air occur during sleep.

Muscle weakness in Duchenne muscular dystrophy can lead to symptoms related to mobility, coordination, posture, and breathing, as well as other health effects. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a ...

Common asbestos lung cancer symptoms include a cough, shortness of breath, pain, and weight loss. The signs of asbestos lung cancer are often mild at first but worsen as the cancer spreads. At ...

Riedel’s thyroiditis is a rare type of chronic thyroiditis in which scar tissue replaces thyroid tissue. It can cause symptoms such as breathing problems, difficulty swallowing, and hoarseness. Riedel ...

Study in mouse model of Parkinson’s disease suggests that cellular dysfunction leads to accumulation of excess oxygen in the brain, fueling neurodegeneration. If confirmed in humans, the findings ...