For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If you have a head cold or other viral infection, you may feel swollen lymph nodes on the sides of your neck. This is a positive reaction that signals your lymph nodes are functioning to fight off the infection. Other causes of swollen lymph nodes are exposure to bacteria and may result in more serious conditions.
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Eating the right foods just might reduce your aggravating ringing in the ears to a mild annoyance. Tinnitus, or ear ringing, is not a disease. The high-pitched sound that serenades you is a symptom, and although it cannot be eliminated, it could be reduced by incorporating a few easy-to-find foods into your diet.
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Your lung capacity can decrease with age or with insufficient use. If you always use shallow breathing techniques, your lungs will not fully expand. Over time, this shallow breathing can result in rib cage stiffness and muscle tension, and may prevent you from taking in a deep breath.
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A high altitude brings with it beautiful scenery and what feels like thinner air. You may be on vacation at a high altitude or be participating in rock climbing or hiking and find you are struggling for breath. Your body increases your respiration rate in an effort to bring in more oxygen.
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