Caloric Test

A caloric test uses differences in temperature to diagnose damage to the acoustic nerve, which is involved in hearing and balance, in the ear. The test also checks for damage to the brain stem. This test may be used to find the cause of: Dizziness or vertigo Hearing loss that may be due to certain…

The Top Triggers That Set Off Asthma Attacks

Here are 7 of the most common things that can cause asthma symptoms to flare.

Advanced Heart Failure

According to the CDC, more than 6.5 million Americans have heart failure, and it is a contributing factor in 1 in 8 deaths. Caught in its earliest stages, heart failure can be reversed or slowed through lifestyle modification and medication. For many patients, early intervention can dramatically slow or even halt disease progression. For those…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema, often caused by heavy smoking or exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace. COPD can also include chronic asthma, which is a hypersensitivity of the air passages in the lungs. Bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma all have…

Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease is a group of lung disorders in which lung tissue becomes inflamed and damaged. In people with interstitial lung disease, tissue between the air sacs in the lungs becomes stiff or scarred, and the air sacs are not able to expand completely. As a result, not as much oxygen can get to the…

How Do I Know If I Have COPD?

Coughing, wheezing or feeling out of breath? How to tell if that could mean you have COPD.

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