The research, published in theJournal of Medical Internet Research, showshealth problemsassociated with e-cigarettes existed well before summer 2019 when vaping-associated pulmonary illness, or VAPI, was recognized by themedical community. This development suggests many more e-cigarette users may have s...
"Most patients start getting concerned when they have maybe an illness, like a cold, that's lasting much longer than they expect," Alden says. "A lot of patients come in and say, 'It's been almost two weeks and I'm still having fevers.' So it's the length of symptoms, the persis...
Many who suffer vaping-related lung damage will have long-term health problems lasting at least a year, a new study reports.
Physical exam and medical history: The healthcare provider will examine you for general signs of illness. They will take a history of your health, ask about your exposure to secondhand smoke and other pollutants, and take a family health history, especially your family history of allergies and ...
There’s no doubt about it, GI issues are a real problem with COVID, far more than we first realized: About 50% of people with the illness experience at least one or more GI problem. In Wuhan, about 7% had diarrhea, but in the U.S. group, it happened in 38% of patients. One ...
Because semen quality can vary from one sample to the next, a semen analysis is done twice to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results. A number of factors can impact a semen analysis – such as stress, illness or recent ejaculation – so repeat testing helps confirm the initial ...
So, just what is this illness? The novel coronavirus is a new disease strain in a family of viruses called “coronaviruses,” which were discovered in the late 1960s. They cause everything from mild to severe upper-respiratory tract illnesses (plus a range of other documented symptoms) and...
Several things can cause you to have a greater chance of having this condition, including: Heavy drinking(four or more alcoholic drinksper day) Smoking and vaping Obesity (having a BMI of 30 or higher), especially if your weight is mostly around your belly ...
The use of e-cigarettes (vaping) Is bronchitis contagious? While the condition isn't contagious, you can spread the viruses and bacteria that cause bronchitis to other people. For example, if a flu virus has caused your bronchitis, others may also get the flu from you, but they won't ha...
These symptoms can mimic those of an illness. Most former smokers are familiar with these common symptoms of withdrawal. This article discusses the symptoms of smoker's flu, what causes the symptoms, and how to cope with flu-like symptoms when you are quitting smoking. Verywell / Brianna ...