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Brilinta (ticagrelor) and Plavix (clopidogrel) are blood-thinning medications, also calledblood thinners. As antiplatelet drugs, Brilinta and Plavix work by blocking the P2Y12 receptor in your body. This receptor helps small blood cells calledplateletsstick together to form clots. Getty Images / Catherine McQueen By blocking the P2Y12 receptor, Brilinta and Plavix prevent blood clots. Brilinta is generally considered more effective than Plavix. However, there are several important factors to consider when selecting the right treatment....

Healthcare providers use the chart when diagnosingirritable bowel syndrome (IBS)and other gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. Normal stools are those in the middle of the chart, in the 3 to 4 range. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health What Is the Bristol Stool Chart? Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health In some cases, you may see blood in the stool with these conditions. These are thought of as “normal,” healthy stools and the most ideal....

pumikanpic / Getty Images Bags of broccoli sold at Walmart in 20 states have been recalled due to potentialListeriacontamination. As of Jan. 1, no illnesses linked to the product have been reported. The recalled products were distributed to Walmart stores in 20 states. pumikanpic / Getty Images It can also be present in raw milk or products made from raw milk. It can contaminate food during processing, including ready-to-eat products like deli meats or packaged vegetables....

Noticing a bright red patch in what is usually a white area of the eye can be unnerving. Any of these can leave you with an unsightly blood spot that has you wondering what happened. Even healthcare professionals may not be able to determine the cause of a subconjunctival hemorrhage. PeopleImages / Getty Images PeopleImages / Getty Images What Is a Subconjunctival Hemorrhage? “Subconjunctival hemorrhage"is the medical term for tiny blood vessels in the outer eye that have broken....

If you think you have a broken finger, it’s important to get it checked out. While most finger fractures have simple treatments, others may require surgical intervention. This article will present an overview of the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of finger fractures. Naheed Choudhry / Getty Images Therefore, it is important that you have an injury evaluated if you are unsure of the diagnosis. Causes of a Broken Finger Most finger fractures occur as a result of an injury....

The two bones of the forearm are the radius and theulna. Symptoms of a forearm fracture include pain, swelling, and deformity of the forearm. Diagnosis of a forearm fracture can be made with a proper physical examination and X-ray studies. Dept. of Clinical Radiology, Salisbury District Hospital / Getty Images Discussed here are radial shaft fractures, ulnar shaft fractures, and fractures of both forearm bones. Radial Shaft Fractures An isolated fracture of the radial shaft is an unusual injury....

The bronchi branch off into progressively smaller structures that make up the bronchial tree. It divides to the right and left, then subdivides further into bronchioles. It ends at the alveoli, tiny sacs in the lungs that exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide. magicmine / Getty Images The bronchi also play an essential role in immune function. They trap and remove viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens that can make you sick....

Bronchitis causes inflammation of thebronchi(and bronchioles to a degree) and can affect people of any age. Both are often due to viral infections, but the particular viruses responsible frequently differ. How Long Do Bronchiolitis Symptoms Last? Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Altogether, symptoms last around two weeks, although coughing and wheezing sometimes last longer. Other symptoms may include: An elevatedrespiratory rateis an important sign and has been coined the neglected vital sign....

If you have asthma, you are at an increased risk of bronchitis. When the two conditions occur together, symptoms such ascoughingandshortness of breathcan be compounded. Asthma is characterized by chronic lung inflammation and swollen and irritated airways. Verywell / Hilary Allison A history of viral respiratory infections at an early age is a risk factor for asthma. This may be due to lung damage or developmental lung changes triggered by the infection....

Illustration by Joshua Seong. Bronchitis and pneumonia can both cause coughing, chest congestion, and chills. The causes of bronchitis vs. pneumonia also differ. Illustration by Joshua Seong. © Verywell, 2017. Bronchitis is usually triggered by a virus. Pneumonia can be viral, bacterial, or fungal. This, of course, impacts treatment: Bronchitis is usually left to run its course. Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions....

It also explains the role of these two medicines in your overall care. These are known as quick-relief or rescue inhalers. It should help you breathe easier in less than a minute. Martin Barraud/OJO Images/Getty Images SABAs bind to the beta-2 adrenergic receptor to relax the smooth muscle tissue of the lungs. Used as a rescue or reliever inhaler, short-acting bronchodilators are taken as needed for acute symptom relief. They remain active in your system for four to eight hours....

While life-threatening, the survival rate is between 73% and 90%. When a BPF does cause symptoms, they’re similar to what’s expected following lung infections and surgery. They include: A BPF doesn’t always cause symptoms, though. ER Productions Limited/Getty Images When it’s asymptomatic, the diagnosis is often made after an imaging study reveals a persistent air leak. BPF is most likely after apneumonectomy(complete removal of a lung). It is also more common in those who have right-sided lung surgery....

Brown discharge is very common and usually isn’t a sign of a health concern. Common reasons for brown discharge don’t usually require medical attention. If it continues beyond a few days, you should see your healthcare provider. Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health Your period is late when it is delayed five or more days compared to your normal cycle. Implantation bleeding, if it occurs, happens a few days before when you would otherwise menstruate....