Other conditions that can cause coughing fits includeheartfailure and sleep apnea, Mathis says. You may also have a nighttime cough when you’re taking medications such as ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure. These are known to have a dry cough as a side effect, Mathis says. ...
How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing Coughingis a normal and healthy reflex. It helps your body clear your airways ofmucus, smoke, and other irritants, but constantcoughingcan take a toll. It may interrupt yoursleep, work, and activities, hurt your chest, and tire you out. When infected or...
What are ways to prevent flu from spreading? Everyone should do what they can to help reduce the spread of flu, such as cleaning surfaces, coughing and sneezing into tissues, staying home while feeling sick, and most importantly, getting vaccinated. ...
Making it clear when employees should have their hair back and/or when to wear head coverings, in addition to knowing not to touch their faces and follow general hygienic best practices on the job (i.e. coughing into their elbows instead of their hands, covering open wounds with bandages, ...
Respiratory infections in guinea pigs look a lot like allergies: runny nose and eyes, sneezing, trouble breathing, and coughing, to name a few. They are fairly common in piggies because of the environment they live in. Make sure their bedding is cleaned regularly and is not worsening their ...
Functional comfort is the measure of ergonomic support you have to do your job, from the lighting above to the chair below. Cubicles and the furniture within them often come as "one size fits all," when in fact they need to support people of all shapes and sizes. Sitting improperly in ...
intense coughing fits, diarrhea and other serious symptoms. A stroke explains none of the symptoms. Influenza, which was then widespread in Paris and killed a young aide to Wilson, explains all of them—including his confusion. Experts would later agree that many patients afflicted by the pandemi...
I’ve been smashed with flu and chest infection, which is probably why, because I always get them when my immune is shot, and also the reason this gorgeous blog has sat dormant for the past couple of weeks. So, here’s how to stop your cold sore in its filthy little tracks. Here’...
In the recovery room, coming out right after surgery, there are some breathing, coughing and moving exercises that can help. It is advisable to ask doctor before attempting these simple exercises. Take deep breaths to prevent fluid build-up caused by extended lying. Coughing will help remove ch...
Anyone who is sick and around other people or animals (even at home) should wear a face mask. Caregivers should use them when cleaning anddisinfectinga sick person's bedroom or bathroom. If you need to call 911, put on a mask before medical help arrives. ...