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Asthma and colds both involve airwayinflammation. When you have both, it can makeasthma symptomsharder to control. An otherwise mild respiratory infection can turn into a serious medical event. Verywell / Laura Porter Over time, this can make the airways thicken and lose flexibility. That appears to raise your risk of respiratory infections. Scientists arent entirely sure why. Some studies suggest its due to damage to cells called epithelial cells, which line your airways....

If silver builds up in the body over a long time, it can cause a condition calledargyria. Although rare, argyria causes tissue to turn a bluish-gray color. When ingested, silver deposits in the skin and other organs and does not dissipate. Piotr Rulka / EyeEm / Getty Images It is especially prevalent in areas of skin exposed to the sun. Piotr Rulka / EyeEm / Getty Images What Is Colloidal Silver?...

Clinical guidelines recommendcolon cancerscreening begin atage45 for people at average risk. Screening should begin sooner for anyone who has a family history or other risk factors. One method of screening, colonoscopy, can also serve as a diagnostic test if cancer is present. Verywell Your practitioner will talk through the risk factors that might be applicable to you, such as family history. The practitioner will also talk to you about any symptoms you might be experiencing....

There are two main categories of treatments forcolon cancer. Local treatments target one specific area, such as surgery or radiation. Systemic, or body-wide, treatments have a much wider net and include chemotherapy or targeted biologic therapies. Get our printable guide for your next healthcare appointment to help you ask the right questions. Early detection and treatment of colon cancer may improve your prognosis (treatment outcome) and quality of life. Get our printable guide for your next healthcare appointment to help you ask the right questions....

Cholesterol is a fat produced by the liver. How Common Is High Cholesterol? More than one out of every 10 Americans has high total cholesterol. GIPhotoStock/Getty Overview High cholesterol comes up whenever too much fat (lipids) is in your blood. These lipids can build up in your arteries and form fatty deposits known asplaque. Plaque formation leads toatherosclerosis, which increases the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. A total blood cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or greater is considered high in adults....

Understanding the riskswhere HIV is more common and less commoncan help you navigate the risk and reduce the odds. Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions. How Common Is HIV Today? Peter Dazely / Getty Images HIV Prevalence in the U.S. That translates to an HIV prevalence of roughly 0.4%. This doesnt mean that wherever you go in the U.S., the risk will be the same....

Macular degeneration is very common and affects an estimated 19.8 million people in the United States. DjordjeDjurdjevic / Getty Images What Is Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration is aneye diseasecaused by a problem with the retina. DjordjeDjurdjevic / Getty Images It happens when themacula, a small area in the center of the retina, becomes damaged. The condition may occur in one or both eyes. In women, age is the key risk factor for developing AMD....

This so-called “Paxlovid rebound” is rare, but can affect anyoneincluding President Biden. According to his social media, the President tested positive for COVID-19 on July 21. He quarantined until July 27, when he tweeted a picture of a negative rapid test. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images Folks, today I tested positive for COVID again, read Saturday’s tweet. This happens with a small minority of folks. Ive got no symptoms but I am going to isolate for the safety of everyone around me....

West Nile virus has spread in the U.S. in the last 25 years. Mosquitoes can pass West Nile virus to humans after they bite infected birds. Infections typically spike in August and September but can happen any time of year. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images These symptoms can occur up to two weeks after an infection and may last for a month. Although severe cases are rare, taking precautions is still crucial to avoiding an infection....

Compression sleeves are the gold standard for treating lymphedema affecting your arms. Elasticized compression sleeves apply pressure that forces the fluids to move up and out of your arm. Benefits of Compression Sleeves A compression sleeve is a tube made of strong, flexible fabric. BonNontawat / Getty Images As a result, swelling sparked by the fluid buildup decreases. This creates a pressure gradient that forces lymph fluid up your arm....

For an injury that can be tricky to diagnose, treating aconcussionis surprisingly straightforward. Only a severetraumatic brain injury(TBI) would require an intervention such as surgery. This is especially important for someone who’s had a concussion in the past. Verywell / Colleen Tighe When you do resume normal activity, ease back in. Repeated concussions not only increase the risk of further concussion but have been associated with early-onsetdementia. Cognitive Rest For many folks, this may be even tougher to do....

This is because HIV is only transmitted by certain bodily fluids, not by skin-to-skin contact. It is easier to prevent than viruses like herpes that arespread from skin to skin. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can also be used to reduce the risk of sexual transmission of HIV. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi HIVcannotbe transmitted throughcasual contact. HIV can only be transmitted through exposure to infectious secretions. How Condoms Prevent HIV Condoms prevent HIV by blocking exposure to potentially infectious bodily fluids during sex....

Healthcare providers refer to this as overlap syndrome. When this happens, it’s referred to asundifferentiated connective tissue disease. What is MCTD? Theresa Chiechi / Verywell Because the symptoms are varied and similar to other conditions,it can take several yearsfor a correct diagnosis. Hold off on worrying about a possible diagnosis and meet with your healthcare provider for an evaluation. When this happens the skin color may change from white to blue to red....