Abdominal fat more significant in exercise-induced shortness of breath than overall weight
...tween the four women who had exertional dyspnea or shortness of breath on exertion and the four women who did not have such shortness of breath. There was a significant correlation between the amount of abdominal fat (fat under the ...Heart failure simulator 'rolls in' for Penn's medical community
...tating effects of heart failure, which can include shortness of breath, exercise limitations, and fatigue. Once inside the pod, the participant is presented with a patient profile and brief orientation sequence, outfitted with a compression vest, and situated on foot pedals. Through a series of visual and audi...Endurance walking test distances improved significantly for COPD patients
...ove their walking distance by 64 percent with less shortness of breath. The results appear in the April 15th issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, published by the American Thoracic Society. Elizabeth A. Laude, Ph.D., of the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, and ...Diuretic may not be best way to reduce CHF water retention
... characterized by fluid retention that can lead to shortness of breath, swollen legs and ankles, and progressive weakening of the heart. Though they are key to reducing fluid, diuretics can cause the kidneys to excrete more sodium than water, which can have damaging effects. An abnormally low concentration of ...Indoor air purifiers that produce even small amounts of ozone may be risky for health
...an damage the lungs, causing chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. It can also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections -- even in healthy people. For this study, the research group tested several types ...Inhaled steroids help young children breathe but do not prevent chronic asthma
...(a whistling or squeaky sound during breathing) or shortness of breath begin during the first three years of life. Declines in lung function can occur this early as well. However, few studies have been conducted in children under 4 years of age. In the PEAK trial, 285 children ages 2 to 3 years at high risk...Study finds ways to improve detection of blood clots in the lung
...sed risk for DVT. Signs of PE include unexplained shortness of breath, pain with deep breathing, and coughing up blood. Rapid breathing and a fast heart rate can also indicate possible PE. In some cases, there are only signs of DVT, such as swelling of the leg or along the vein in the leg, pain or tenderness ...Media availability: Drug found to help scleroderma patients
...vement in lung function (about 3 percent) and less shortness of breath (dyspnea) compared to those who were not treated. The drug also decreased the extent of skin thickening. Furthermore, treated participants reported feeling healthier and more energetic. The Scleroderma Lung Study was funded by the National ...Studies find that 'broken heart syndrome' can result from opioid withdrawal, cocaine use
...hat mimics a heart attack. Patients may experience shortness of breath and chest pain and, upon hospital admission, go through extensive tests to determine a diagnosis and rule out heart attack. In a case report outlined in Mayo Clinic Proceedings this month, physicians describe a 61-year-old woman who was tre...Researchers demonstrate potential mechanism of food allergy
...s, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips and tongue, shortness of breath or wheezing and difficulty swallowing, among other symptoms. The most common allergens are peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, wheat, milk, eggs and soy. ...Studies highlight need to monitor heart function in breast cancer patients
...paired heart function that caused symptoms such as shortness of breath and fluid retention. One patient died of congestive heart failure. Women whose LVEF was lower than normal before therapy began were more likely to experience an impairment of heart function as a result of treatment. "Long-term use of Herc...Valve disease study suggests new public health concern, say Mayo Clinic researchers
... heart -- is done to evaluate murmurs or causes of shortness of breath or chest pain or heart failure, and is ideal for detecting or confirming valve diseases, Dr. Nkomo says. Valve diseases are referred to as silent killers in part because a person can have severe valve disease without having symptoms, and...High chemical levels in blood stream indicate need for action to avoid heart attack, death
...t, these people may experience a greater degree of shortness of breath, fatigue and other health problems. New research shows a less-costly treatment may be as effective as other trial-led therapy for treating anemia in these patients. To date, treatment has involved a combination of synthetic erythropoietin ...Migraine treatment also appears effective for cluster headaches
...out of the study due to adverse effects--including shortness of breath, vomiting and joint or muscle stiffness--no serious side effects were reported. "The very minimal dropout rate and low number of adverse events reported suggest that intranasal zolmitriptan is well tolerated in patients treating acute clust...Study identifies potential new marker for heart failure diagnosis, prognosis
...patients with symptoms of heart failure, primarily shortness of breath. In the September 19 Journal of the Ame...n patients coming to hospital emergency rooms with shortness of breath and can identify those at increased risk of dying within the coming year. Since many bio...Heartburn drug may help to slow progression of chronic heart failure
... to pump as effectively as it should, resulting in shortness of breath, swelling in the legs and ankles, and other health issues. For the current study, Dr. Kitakaze and his colleagues at Japan's National Cardiovascular Center began with a unique hypothesis. Based on previous research, they speculated that b...Smoking ban associated with rapid improvement in health of bar workers
...s were evaluated for respiratory symptoms (wheeze, shortness of breath, cough, and phlegm) and sensory symptoms (red or irritated eyes, painful throat and nasal itch, runny nose, and sneeze), and also had pulmonary tests and blood tests performed before the ban and at 1 month and 2 months after the ban went in...'Umbrella' valve provides a potential alternative to lung surgery
...he lungs work more efficiently, thereby decreasing shortness of breath," said the study's lead author Daniel H. Sterman, MD, FCCP, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. "Unlike lung reduction surgery, valve treatment has fewer complications and a shorter hospital stay. For example, most ...Mayo Clinic research reveals 'broken heart syndrome' recurs in 1 of 10 patients
...zed condition that mimics heart attack symptoms of shortness of breath and chest pain. Because one trigger of the syndrome is severe emotional stress, such as loss of a loved one, the condition several years ago was nicknamed "broken heart syndrome." It is known medically as apical ballooning syndrome (ABS). ...In presence of fragrant cleaning products, air purifiers that emit ozone can dirty the air
...an damage the lungs, causing chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Nizkorodov and students Ahmad Alshawa and Ashley Russell conducted their experiment in a sparsely furnished office with a floor area of about 11 square meters. They placed an ozone-emitting air purifier in the middl...