Pulmonary Hypertension

Research Highlights: U.S. adults who reported feeling highly discriminated against at work had an increased risk of developing high blood pressure than those who reported low discrimination at work. Researchers suggest government and employer anti-discrimination policies and interventions may help to eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, April 26, 2023 DALLAS, April 26, 2023 — U.S. adults who reported feeling discriminated against at work had a higher risk for developing high blood pressure than those who reported low discrimination at work, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association , an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. According to the 2023 American Heart Association statistics, high blood pressure, which impacts nearly half of U.S. adults, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death among...

Key Takeaways Stress can affect several parts of the body, including the head, heart, stomach, back, and shoulders.  Stress triggers the body's "fight-or-flight" response, which causes a surge of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.  Experts say some strategies to manage stress include getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, socializing, eating a healthy diet, and practicing calming activities. While your body is equipped to manage stress, not all types of stress are created equal. The stress you feel before a work presentation, for example, may temporarily raise your heart rate or make you sweaty. For most people, it's no problem; it's temporary "acute" stress. Chronic stress, on the other hand, can have serious effects on the body and impact our overall well-being, Alisa Bash, PsyD, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Malibu, CA, told Verywell in an email. "Chronic stress is ongoin...

Acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma means worsening asthma and lung function. "Bronchial asthma is a medical disorder which makes the lungs' airways swell and shrink. This swelling causes the airway to generate too much mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe and causes coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing," explains Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Grover, Head of critical care & Pulmonology - CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon. "Bronchial asthma exacerbation means whenever there is an acute worsening of an already diagnosed case of bronchial asthma, in which the symptoms are not being treated despite taking medicines. Acute worsening of already normal symptoms of Asthma ike chest tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing is known as acute exacerbation," Dr Grover adds.

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A cat called Gouda has left the internet in stitches after a video of her being mad at her owner for using a respiratory machine to breathe went viral. The video was shared on TikTok by the cat's owner earlier in March, under the username _laurenkay. It shows the cat sitting on the couch's back pillows as her owner breathes into a CPAP machine, to help with her health conditions. Gouda can be seen becoming visibly more and more upset at the machine for making loud noises. As users noted, she even has "airplane ears," a sign that she is very upset. Stock image of an angry cat. A feline angry at his owner for breathing next to her has left the internet in stitches. Getty Images The post comes with a caption that reads: "My cat is so irritated that I'm trying to breathe in the same room as her." This is followed by: "Truly so sorry that my pneumonia and asthma is ruining your day babe." According to Hill's Pet Nutrition, cats' ear mo...

Statement Highlights: Primary hypertension—high blood pressure that is not due to an underlying medical condition—occurs in up to 5% of children and adolescents in the U.S. and other countries. Having high blood pressure as a child often leads to high blood pressure in adulthood, which may increase the likelihood of heart disease and stroke, as well as cause damage to the kidneys, eyes and more. Some risk factors that increase the chances for high blood pressure in children are modifiable, while others are not. Regular and appropriate assessment of blood pressure levels in children is important, as there are often no symptoms of high blood pressure. Public health initiatives and more research are needed to develop a greater understanding and treatment recommendations surrounding high blood pressure in children and adolescents. Embargoed until 4:00 a.m. CT / 5:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, March 30, 2023 DALLAS, March 30, 2023 — High blood pressure in children ...