Pulmonary Hypertension

Heart failure develops when your heart muscles can't pump enough blood throughout your body to supply your tissues with adequate oxygen. Left-sided systolic heart failure develops from damage, weakness, or stiffness to the muscles of your left atrium and left ventricle. Likewise, right-sided heart failure develops due to weakening of the muscles in your right atrium and right ventricle. Left- and right-sided heart failure are associated with their own sets of symptoms. Some people have heart failure on both sides and develop both types of symptoms. Learn more about how left- and right-sided heart failure are similar and different. Although the term heart failure suggests your heart isn't able to function at all, it actually means your heart muscles just aren't functioning well enough to support your body's needs. It develops when your heart muscles are either too weak or not elastic enough to pump blood properly. About 6.2 million people in the United States are living...

Inhalers are small, hand-held devices that deliver medication directly into your lungs. They treat lung conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Albuterol, the most common medication used in inhalers, is only available by prescription. But there are a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) options used to treat mild asthma symptoms. Rx inhalers are covered by your health insurance, and you usually pay a copay. OTC inhalers may be covered by your insurance if you have a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA). Rx inhalers are only available with a prescription from a doctor. OTC inhalers are available at drugstores, and can be purchased by anyone. No prescription is needed. OTC inhalers offer temporary relief of more mild symptoms. Severe cases of asthma usually require Rx inhalers. Primatene Mist Primatene Mist is a metered dose inhaler (MDI) available OTC. Its original formula used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to propel the medici...

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One symptom of COVID-19 is shortness of breath. A person might feel as if they cannot catch their breath or breathe deeply. A virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). This illness can cause shortness of breath, other respiratory symptoms, and other types of symptoms. COVID-19 cases vary in severity. Some people recover at home, while others experience complications and require more intensive care, with treatments such as oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation. Certain signs may help a person tell whether their shortness of breath results from COVID-19 or another health issue. We explore these below. We also look at how COVID-19 can cause shortness of breath, ways to ease this symptom, and when to seek medical care. People experience shortness of breath differently. As experts observe , the sensation is subjective and can range in intensity. Some people describe feeling always out of breath. Others feel as if ...

TITUSVILLE, N.J. , Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today 11* abstracts highlighting data from its pulmonary hypertension (PH) portfolio will be presented at CHEST 2021, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians, held virtually October 17-20 . Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Logo (PRNewsfoto/Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, In) Data presentations from eight abstracts will provide additional evidence supporting the role of objective multiparameter risk assessment approaches in helping to optimize treatment and care for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), as well as the impact of earlier and comprehensive therapy with UPTRAVI ® (selexipag) and OPSUMIT ® (macitentan). These data underscore the company's commitment to supporting the medical community to help better advance the standard of care and healthier outcomes for people with PAH. Janssen will pre...

For people with asthma, having the flu can increase the risk of asthma attacks. People with asthma who have the flu are also at greater risk of developing pneumonia. It is therefore important for people with asthma to receive the flu vaccine. Influenza, or the flu, is a viral disease that affects the respiratory tract. Asthma is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and contraction of the airways. Although these conditions are different, both affect the respiratory tract and may interact in a way that affects people with asthma. People with asthma who get the flu are more vulnerable to developing pneumonia, a complication of the flu. Therefore, it is advisable for people with asthma to receive a flu vaccine, which effectively fights off infection and often makes flu symptoms less severe. Fortunately, the injectable flu vaccine is safe for both adults and children with asthma. This article explores how the flu affects people with asthma. It also provides safe protocols for receivi...

High blood cholesterol levels, medically also referred to as hyperlipidemia, leads to clogged arteries. While it most of all causes clogging of the arteries in and around the heart, it sometimes also impacts the arteries elsewhere, including the limbs present in your legs. This is what causes peripheral artery disease, or PAD, when the legs do not get sufficient blood flow to keep up with the movement and function Dr Rajesh Jaria, Consultant, Internal Medicine at P.D.Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Khar says, "All problems of high cholesterol are related to plaque deposition and build up in arteries which span the body. When such problems affect the lower limbs of the body, it could result in Peripheral Artery Disorder, which causes significant leg pain as a symptom." Also read: Signs of high cholesterol which can show up in the legs Dr Dheeraj Kapoor, Chief, Endocrinology, Artemis Hospitals Gurugram also believes that while the risk of peripheral diseases is st...