Alcohol andsleep apneahave a complicated relationship. Drinking alcohol can worsen your snoring and increase your risk of sleep apnea. That’s because of the effects that alcohol has on your body, particularly your airway. Witthaya Prasongsin / Moment / Getty Images This article discusses how alcohol affects your body while you’re asleep. It also explains how alcohol can contribute to sleep apnea and snoring. The Connection Between Alcohol and Sleep Apnea Drinking alcohol relaxes the muscles in your airway....

Asthmais a chronic lung condition that can range from mild to severe. Predicting the recovery time for asevere asthma attackcan be challenging, because everyone’s case is different. Typically, recovery time will take days to weeks, some of which may be spent in the hospital. Verywell / Michela Buttignol This article discusses how to identify a severe asthma attack, treatment options, and recovery times. Verywell / Michela Buttignol What Is a Severe Asthma Attack?...

It can be found in shampoos, cleaners, serums, and lotions. It also exfoliates the skin, making it beneficial for a flaky scalp or dry skin. This article will help you decide if and how you should add salicylic acid to your skin care routine. Kanawa_Studio / Getty Images Kanawa_Studio / Getty Images Chemically, What Is Salicylic Acid? Chemically, salicylic acid is related to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). The two medicines both work to decrease inflammation....

Lipomas are a common cause of movable lumps under the skin anyplace on the body. They do not always need to be treated. This article goes over the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of lipomas. TimoninaIryna / Getty Images It also covers other possible causes of skin lumps and when to talk to your provider. Symptoms of Lipoma Skin Lumps Lipomas are rarely life-threatening and may not cause symptoms. Symptoms include...

Wheezing is a sign that someone is not breathing as well as they should. It could mean the person is not getting as much oxygen as they need. What Wheezing Sounds Like Wheezing is simply a whistling or grumbling sound made when breathing. PhotoAlto / James Hardy / Getty Images It is typically heard when a person exhales (breathes out) and sounds like a high-pitched whistle. It can also occur on the inhale, which is especially common with a wheezing cough....

You may not be familiar with this subtype of canceror even cancer in general. The term “triple-negative” means a breast cancer isestrogen-negative,progesterone-negative, andHER2-negative. Chemotherapy is the main treatment for TNBC. Getty Images Research is ongoing to find targeted therapies for triple-negative breast cancer, but there are currently none available. Consequently, people diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer often fearcancer recurrencefollowing the end of active treatment. Research has shown that the risk of a recurrence is highest in the first five years after diagnosis....

Some of these reasons include: When Will Your Loved One Get Discharged? Your loved one will most likely improve enough to be discharged from the ICU. Not every patient is the same, and your loved one is unique. Caiaimage / Sam Edwards / Getty Images Boston Childrens Hospital.Intensive care units. Merck Manual.Monitoring and testing the critical care patient. University of California at San Francisco Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care.ICU Treatments....

(The other major cause is sinus bradycardia). Causes of Heart Block Brief episodes of heart block are not always dangerous or even abnormal. It disappears immediately once the triggering event has subsided and almost never requires the insertion of a pacemaker. chombosan / iStockphoto There are also congenital forms of heart block. This kind of heart block often gets worse over time, so pacemakers are often required. If heart block is producing symptomsespecially dizziness or syncopethen treating it with a pacemaker is usually required....

Swollen Tongue A swollen tongue can sound like a serious symptom that should be amedical emergency. An allergic reaction can also trigger another bang out of swelling that causes a swollen tongue. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.Allergy symptoms in children. Westend61/Getty Images National Library of Medicine. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.Macroglossia.

External condomsandinternal condomsare two of the best ways to make sex safer. Unfortunately, not everyone likes to use these forms of contraception. Many people assume women are exclusively heterosexual and cisgender. Getty Images They also assume it is always the partner with a penis who is reluctant touse condoms. But, that’s not necessarily the case. The avoidance of condoms in the United States is almost equal across the gender spectrum....

This can causechoking, which closes off the airway. Big kids and adults are also at risk of choking. TheHeimlich maneuveris a tool used to help someone who is choking. This article explains how to tell if someone is choking and how to help them based on their age. Dr. Heimlich developed this tool, also called abdominal thrusts, after reading an article about accidental deaths. He even used his maneuver himself....

Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. This article discusses the best time to take your blood pressure. It explains how blood pressure changes throughout the day and provides tips for getting the most accurate readings. IAN HOOTON / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images Avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking, or exercise for 30 minutes prior to taking your blood pressure. Ideally, you want to take your blood pressure at the same set times each day....

It is the only way to know for sure whether you have the illness. If you choose not to get tested, you may unknowingly pass the virus to others. You have a couple of options for COVID-19 testing, including rapid tests for testing at home. Images By Tang Ming Tung / Getty Images This article covers when to test, types of available tests, test results, and more. You should test within 24 to 48 hours before the event or visit....