“When you have mucus in your lungs and you’re not mobilizing and coughing it out and breathing nice and deeply, you can develop pneumonia (for example),” said Voigt, adding that sitting or lying in bed for too long could also lead to a blood clot in the legs. ...
low-sodium diet Maintaining a healthy weight Getting regular exercise Effectively managing other conditions such as coronary artery disease and high blood pressure Diagnosing Heart Failure To diagnose heart failure, your physician will perform a physical exam to look for things like congested lungs or ...
“There are several theories as to why this occurs with COVID-19. One theory is that the virus may affect the airways of the lungs as well as the blood vessels flowing through the lung. For normal oxygen levels to occur, the blood flow through the lung needs to match where the airflow...
You’ve likely noticed mucus shows up in a range of colors and textures when you’re sick, sniffly, or congested, or have a condition like a sinus infection. Though mucus color isn’t enough to always diagnose illness or a certain condition, it can point you in the right direction. ...
Food for sick cat If your cat is sick, she may have lost her appetite, especially if she has a congested nose and can't perceive smells properly. One way to deal with this is to make the food as palatable as possible. If your cat won't eat, they need to betempted to eat. Feedin...
What it means: In face mapping, acne on the nose directly reflects the current state of the heart and lungs. Congested pores on the nose, which can instigate blackheads, may also be related to high blood pressure and vitamin B levels. How to treat it: Incorporating more heart-healthy fo...
Nasal congestion can be caused by anything that irritates or inflames the nasal tissues.Infections— such as colds, flu or sinusitis — and allergies are frequent causes of nasal congestion and runny nose. Sometimes a congested and runny nose can be caused by irritants such as tobacco smoke ...
when you have a nasal irritant or infection, your nose can produce more and thicker mucus. Postnasal drip feels like liquid dripping in the back of your throat. As the mucus builds up, it can make you feel congested or stuffed up. It can also feel like a sore, scratchy, or tickly ...
The termmeconium ileusrefers to a condition characterized bymeconiumthat becomes congested within the ileum, or pelvic area. Meconium is a collection of waste materials and dead cells that accumulates within the bowels of an unbornfetus. Most times it is passed during the infant’s first bowel mo...
“Your head should be on a swivel,” scanning your surroundings for signs that a crowd is becoming too congested, or that an exit is out of reach, said Dr. George Chiampas, director of Northwestern Medicine’s Disaster Management and Community Emergency Preparedness Initiative. ...