Pulmonary Hypertension

UNION CITY, Tenn. — Over the past three years, families have dealt with a pandemic and now historic inflation rates. In order to help, Union City Schools are lending an extra hand and more. "Everything. Anything that kids might need for school? Your basic calculators, paper pencils, markers. You name it. We're supplied," said Michael Paul Miller, the Assistant Director at Union City Schools. The school district first started supplying school supplies in 2020 to help with the pandemic, but they now want to continue to help this year with inflation. All will be free of cost to parents in the school system and come from the school district's budget. "The rising cost of everything was already a lot of stress on our parents, stressed on our kids. So let's do it one more year. Let's supply and they don't have to worry about it," Miller said. School supplies have always been expensive, especially for families with multiple kids. ...

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If you feel like you've had trouble breathing lately, your anxiety may be the cause. With all we're facing in the world, it would be hard for any of us to feel calm all the time. If you're experiencing shortness of breath, it may just be your body's natural response to stress. Everyone's anxiety manifests differently. Your shortness of breath may come through with waves of intense anxiety, which can last anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. It may also cycle on and off throughout the day. However it's impacting you, know that you're not alone. Shortness of breath can be a symptom of anxiety, and there are ways to help you manage it in the moment. Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, can feel downright scary or confusing. So, the first thing to know is that shortness of breath associated with anxiety usually goes away on its own. The symptoms may persist until you feel relaxed again. You can experience: a lump in your throat trouble taking a full breath che...

President Joe Biden's temperature reached 99.4 degrees Thursday night but has since returned to normal as the president battles a COVID-19 infection, presidential physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor wrote. O'Connor said Friday morning that Biden's symptoms "have improved." White House Covid Response Coordinator Ashish Jha and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre repeatedly stressed to a very inquisitive press corp at the White House on Friday that Biden's condition is improving and said that his temperature is at a normal level on Friday at 99.4, which Jha said is in the "normal" range. Jha also said his appetite is good, but that Biden did report having a rough night of sleep from Thursday night into Friday morning. Biden took Tylenol on Thursday, which O'Connor said caused the president's temperature to return to normal. O'Connor also said Biden's blood pressure, respiration rate and oxygen l...

Sore and aching muscles are common. They can occur from injury, overexertion, or an underlying illness. While muscle aches typically resolve on their own, people can take medications to help reduce symptoms. Muscle aches, also known as myalgia, can occur in any part of the body that has muscles. Discomfort from muscle pain can vary from mild to severe, depending on the cause. Many different medications are available to help treat and relieve muscle pain. This article discusses the different medications that may help treat muscle pain. A doctor might prescribe medications, such as muscle relaxers, for people with pain and spasms in their muscles. These groups of drugs refer to medications that help alleviate muscle pain and tightness by reducing muscle contraction. A 2020 study adds that the use of muscle relaxants is increasing. While these medications are beneficial for short-term use, they may not be appropriate for everyone. Evidence also notes they can have adverse effects, and it...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Smoking or exposure to air pollutants usually causes COPD. It is becoming increasingly common, affecting an estimated 392 million people worldwide . Some research has identified obesity as a risk factor for COPD. Doctors define obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. The number of people with obesity worldwide is also on the rise . COPD and obesity have a complex and somewhat paradoxical relationship. COPD can make it difficult to manage obesity, and obesity can make breathing with COPD even harder. But some studies seem to indicate that people with COPD and obesity have better outcomes than those without obesity. It's unclear why this is. The relationship between the two conditions is not well understood, and study results are conflicting, so more research is needed. This article will review what we know about how the two conditions affect e...

Jeanette Myburgh of Durban writes:  My home always smells of damp in winter; what can I do to alleviate the problem? Trevor Brewer, director of air treatment specialists Solenco, replies:  In winter, excess moisture caused by rain and humidity results in all sorts of nuisances and hazards, even to our health – including everything from frizzy hair and slippery floors to smelly laundry, rust and even toxic mould. It can also cause symptoms such as a blocked nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, skin irritation or breathing difficulties. Look out for these culprits: Heavy rains, flooding and leaks If your house has been affected by heavy rains or flooding, you could be dealing with damage to the roof and window frames. Structurally, this is dangerous, and you'll need to get rid of any water and prevent more from getting in as soon as possible. In terms of your health, wet furniture causes mould and mould spreads quickly, creating spores that can enter the lungs and...