Armando, a 71-year-old with an active lifestyle, was midway through a round of golf when a strange sensation crept into his abdomen after drinking water. It was just a fleeting moment; one he ...

Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is a common COPD symptom. You may experience different levels of dyspnea, but you can take steps to make breathing easier and help preserve your lung health.

Steroids for COPD include oral steroids, inhaled steroids, and combination inhalers. Each type comes with its own benefits and side effects. While no cure currently exists for COPD, several types ...

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. It is a symptom of many conditions that affect the respiratory system. Shortness of breath can range from mild and ...

In the coming days, Americans will be inundated by images of migrants stranded at the border, legitimately sad stories of people who pointlessly trekked across a continent because former President ...

Granulomas are small lumps of immune cells that form in your body in areas where there is infection or inflammation. They’re most commonly found in your lungs, but they can also be in other ...

A palpitation is when it feels like your heart is racing, pounding, thumping, flopping, or fluttering. You may feel it in your chest, throat, or neck. It may feel like your heart’s rhythm is off ...

Bradycardia refers to a resting heart rate that is slower than usual. A heart rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute (bpm) may indicate an underlying health issue, but this is not always the case ...

She doesn’t seem to be able to move on, which is very difficult for me to hear the same sob story over and over. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. – Frustrated Friend Asking Eric ...

When treating shortness of breath, it's important to think about what may be causing the condition. While it may be a normal response to overexertion, it could be linked to an underlying health ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: ...