Chronic Illness

Asthma flare-ups, also known as asthma attacks or exacerbations, occur when the airways in the lungs become narrowed and inflamed, making it difficult for a person to breathe. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and flare-ups can be triggered by a variety of factors, such as allergies, exercise, infections or exposure to irritants like smoke or air pollution. During an asthma flare-up, a person may experience symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain and difficulty speaking. These symptoms...

It is estimated that almost 20% of Americans experience an anxiety disorder each year. (1) There are more than 100 possible symptoms, many of which are not well known. When these symptoms occur, the anxiety can be exacerbated by the additional worry and stress they cause. This article looks at some of the weird anxiety symptoms and steps you can take to help alleviate anxiety. Anxiety can be categorized as a feeling of mild or severe unease brought about by worry or fear. People with anxiety often respond to...

Occasionally dealing with feelings of anxiety is part and parcel of everyday life. For people with anxiety disorders, those feelings of fear, panic and terror happen more frequently and excessively, affecting their ability to function and deal with everyday situations. Thankfully, several avenues are available to people with anxiety disorders that can help them live with the condition and function daily. An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform daily activities, with feelings of anxiety and panic often being difficult to...

Bipolar disorder affects 2.8% of adults in the United States (1), affecting fractionally more men than women. Although gender plays a limited effect on whom it impacts, it can play a large part in how the symptoms present. Bipolar disorder in men can often go undiagnosed due to men’s propensity to be more reticent in admitting a problem, worrying that they are showing signs of weakness. Here is more information on recognizing bipolar disorder, its main symptoms and how to treat it effectively. Bipolar disorder is a mental health...