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… amount of air the lungs can hold. They also may cause the heart to work harder to pump blood through the compressed … tissue. Over time, this may lead to breathing problems and heart failure . Scoliosis that is present at birth or that … child to do daily activities. It can prevent breathing and heart problems from the curved spine. Any surgery can cause …
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… It may make you feel short of breath or dizzy or make your heart pound. An attack may last from 5 to 20 minutes or up … began to feel strange—like I couldn't breathe and my heart was pounding. I didn't know what was happening; I thought I was having a heart attack. Although the symptoms began to go away after …
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… during childhood. A personal or family history of thyroid disease or thyroid cancer. Inheriting gene changes that can … Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with …
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… can lead to emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . People whose bodies do not produce enough … normal (basilar hyperlucency). Develop unexplained liver disease. Have a family history of emphysema, bronchiectasis , liver disease, or inflammation of the fat under the skin …
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… needed to relieve mild morning sickness or discomfort from heartburn or constipation. You can also use home treatment … or take medicine that weakens your immune system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No … other symptoms Are you having problems with constipation or heartburn? Yes Problems with constipation or heartburn No …
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… Ebola or Marburg virus infection? Ebola and Marburg virus diseases are rare but often deadly diseases that are caused by the Ebola or Marburg virus. A … started in Africa, and that is where most cases of the disease have happened. Infections have occurred in other …
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… sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system —the brain … it steadily gets worse. Primary progressive , where the disease is progressive from the start. Progressive relapsing … unknown, but most experts believe that MS is an autoimmune disease. In this kind of disease, the body's defences, …
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… of each substance. Cocaine . This drug can cause abnormal heartbeats , which may cause a deadly heart attack, seizure , or stroke. Its use can also increase … and nervous system. Cause some cancers. Cause infectious diseases, such as hepatitis or HIV, if you share needles, …
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… Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules Snoring Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and respiratory conditions: Acute Bronchitis Acute … Syndrome (ARDS) Allergic Rhinitis Asthma Black Lung Disease Breathing Smoke or Fumes Bronchiectasis …
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… Acid in the mouth from vomiting can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and loss of tooth enamel . Any type of purging can lead to bone thinning ( osteoporosis ), kidney damage, heart problems, or even death. If you or someone you know … imbalances and changes in metabolism that can lead to heart problems, such as arrhythmia and even death. …