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Symptoms of Depression On this page: Overview Overview The symptoms of depression may be hard to notice at first. They can be different from person to person. Common symptoms of depression are: Feeling sad, hopeless, or …
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Symptoms of Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … or to start your new pack a day or two late. Have other symptoms of early pregnancy. Symptoms include: Fatigue. Breast tenderness or enlargement. …
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Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call … Shortness of breath, which is rapid, shallow breathing, or difficulty breathing . Sleep disturbance because of coughing …
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… Exercise-Induced Asthma On this page: … feel short of breath. Your chest may feel tight and your breathing may be rapid or shallow. You also may cough or wheeze. What are the symptoms? Most people with exercise-induced asthma feel …
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Asthma Treatment Goals On this page: Overview Overview The goals for asthma treatment fall into two main areas. They are controlling asthma symptoms and reducing the risk for future problems. footnote …
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… Monitoring Asthma Treatment On this page: Overview Overview The severity of asthma can vary, and asthma often requires changes in your … and evaluate the disease and communicate with your doctor. Symptoms Know the symptoms of poorly controlled …
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Breathing Techniques for Childbirth On this page: Overview … your due date draws nearer, learn and practice controlled breathing techniques for pain management during childbirth. Concentrating on your breathing can help distract you from pain, relax both your …
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Asthma Action Plan On this page: Overview Overview An asthma action plan is a written plan that tells you what … your asthma medicines and when to take them. How to treat symptoms before you have an attack. What to do if an attack …
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… spells are brief periods when young children stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These spells often cause a … produce a normal number of red blood cells. What are the symptoms? A breath-holding spell may cause: Fainting. It … produce a normal number of red blood cells. What are the symptoms? A breath-holding spell may cause: Fainting. It …
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… Challenge Tests for Asthma On this page: Overview Overview … medicine, such as methacholine or histamine, or after breathing cold air. The test may be repeated for different … to a small amount of the material that may be causing your symptoms and then measures your lung function. Related …