Pulmonary Hypertension

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - High winds and pollen in the air are driving Tucsonans bonkers! According to an allergist with Banner Health, "Avoidance is key," when it comes to keeping allergy symptoms at bay. Dr. Tara Carr with Banner Health said that it can be hard, especially with strong winds and nearby wildfires. "The winds can pick up and spread around pollens for many many miles." Dr. Carr said these kinds of winds make it easier to breathe in the pollen outside, and it can substantially affect our nose and lungs. "The tree pollen from mesquite and paloverde are probably the most common things people are allergic to in my clinic," she said. Dr. Carr says when winds and allergies are this bad, it's best to come inside and take a shower. This helps remove excess pollen from your skin and your hair. She says allergies and pollen aren't the only concern when it comes to this kind of weather. "Valley fever can be transmitted in the wind as ...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can have a potentially serious effect on your lungs. While some people can experience shortness of breath, others can develop pneumonia or a life-threatening condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome . If you've developed COVID-19 and have difficulty breathing, you may need supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. You may wonder if a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine would be useful if you've developed COVID-19. This is a device that's most commonly used for people with sleep apnea. The answer is no. CPAP machines have no use for people at home who have or are recovering from mild-to-moderate COVID-19. While CPAP machines have been used in hospital settings as a noninvasive way to manage severe hypoxia (low levels of oxygen) from COVID-19, research has found that conventional oxygen therapy is just as effective and easier to deliver. This article takes a deeper dive into what a CPAP machine is and why it...

Beloved DJ Gareth O'Callaghan has revealed he suffered a near fatal asthma attack days after he decided to go back on radio and said he came within two minutes of death. Gareth had to step away from radio in 2018 after being diagnosed with multiple system atrophy, a condition similar to motor neurone disease. Broadcasting on Classic Hits, Gareth has told listeners how his life has changed since receiving his diagnosis. Gareth O'Callaghan has made his long-awaited return to radio after suffering a near-fatal asthma attack. Photo: Facebook/Gareth O'Callaghan 'I found you have to become your own boss. There's no one telling you, "do this, do that". It's almost like as if you have to say, "Right I'm after getting the news now I've got to rewrite the rest of my life". 'So I can sit here and I can do anything and I can get very down and depressed which I can't blame people for doing because it's an awful belt to you,...

Allergy to cats is no laughing matter. Photo : iStock KEY HIGHLIGHTS Are you a cat-loving person? Have allergies to cat hair made it impossible for you to adopt a cat? Science may have an answer soon as scientists are about to create hypoallergenic cats. Ever wondered why someone may have a severe reaction to exposure to cats? Their allergic reaction is caused by their own body's response to a small protein called Fel d 1 that cats secrete through their salivary and skin glands. You have seen how cats clean themselves up. Or so they seem to be up to - licking their own coat of fur. When these furry felines clean themselves, the allergen is spread all over their fur and can become airborne when their coat dries, reports Michael Le Page for New Scientist. Your doctor may also warn you against exposure to a cat's dander, or dried skin flakes, that can trigger allergic reactions. Today being World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the medical fraternity with grat...

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- When people have legal access to marijuana, they're less likely to take certain prescription drugs, new research suggests. U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal have seen large drops in the use of prescription drugs for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psychosis and seizures, the researchers found. "These results have important implications," said study co-author Shyam Raman. He is a doctoral student in the School of Public Policy at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. "The reductions in drug utilization that we find could lead to significant cost savings for state Medicaid programs. The results also indicate an opportunity to reduce the harm that can come with the dangerous side effects associated with some prescription drugs," Raman said in a university news release. For the study, the researchers analyzed U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Serv...

It is common to experience stress throughout life, and many people go through phases of high or increased levels of stress. While short periods of slightly increased stress levels may be considered normal, it is important to address high levels of stress and extended periods of increased stress. For those who need help with stressful situations or feelings, stress therapy, also known as stress management or stress management therapy, is an option. This is a group of techniques, strategies, or programs that are used to address stressful situations and your stress response to those situations. This article will discuss stress, types of stress therapy, how to know if you need stress therapy, how you can benefit from it, and tips for finding a therapist that suits your needs. Charday Penn / Getty Images What Is Stress? Stress is a feeling of overwhelm or doubt related to situations or things that happen to us. It can be physical, mental, or emotio...

April 15, 2022 3 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Quint reports speaking fees and research funding for some of this work from AstraZeneca. Please see the study for all other authors' relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . " data-action="subscribe"> Subscribe ...