Dangers of Coughing
Coughing normally serves a protective function, but can sometimes lead to complications such as rib fractures, fainting and abdominal strain, among others.
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Breathing disorders like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis require a combination of pharmacological tools, airway clearance techniques, and environmental management.
Shortness of Breath & Chest Pain After Exercising
Any number of conditions can cause you to be short of breath and experience chest pain after you exercise. According to Medline Plus, some of those causes may be life-threatening, while others are not as critical.
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Breathing Exercises for Fluid in Lungs
When fluid collects in the various air sacs in the lungs, it's called pulmonary edema. This can result from a number of different conditions, most notably heart diseases, but also pneumonia, exercising and exposure to various toxins, according to MayoClinic.com.
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End Stage Emphysema Symptoms
Emphysema is part of the process of deteriorating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. When the air sacs at the end of the bronchioles, or air passages, become damaged, emphysema occurs.
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Box Breathing Technique
Four-square breathing, sometimes referred to as the box breathing technique, is a simple technique that you can do at any time that you feel stressed.
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