1971 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… is partly blocked, the body tries to clear the airway by coughing. If the airway is completely blocked, the stuck … chokes? If a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety … the child to the emergency room right away. If a child is coughing and able to talk, stay calm and encourage them to …
Health features
… getting worse over time. The disease can cause persistent coughing, infections, fatigue and shortness of breath. The … (dyspnea), especially during physical activities Chronic cough or wheezing Bringing up mucous with cough For more information on COPD, visit COPD (chronic …
Health topics
… soft whistling noise that occurs when the airways narrow. Cough a lot. Feel tightness in the chest. Feel short of breath. Have trouble sleeping because of coughing and wheezing. Quickly get tired during exercise. … for wheezing and will ask how often the child wheezes or coughs. Peak expiratory flow (PEF). This shows how much air …
Health topics
Health topics
… of congestion Symptom What happens? What causes it? Cough Most commonly a dry cough (without phlegm) More severe heart failure can cause a wet cough—coughing up pink, frothy fluid. Some people experience …
Health topics
… have more shortness of breath and wheezing. You have more coughing, with or without mucus. You may cough up more mucus than usual, and it may be a different … have more shortness of breath and wheezing. You have more coughing, with or without mucus. You may cough up more mucus …
Medications
… you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products or diet aids). Overdose This … you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products or diet aids). Overdose This …
Medications
… condition does not improve or if it worsens. Side Effects Cough, fever, or stomach upset may occur. If any of these … condition does not improve or if it worsens. Side Effects Cough, fever, or stomach upset may occur. If any of these …
Medical tests
… or by the technologist's gloved hand. You may be asked to cough so that the radiologist can see how that changes the … or by the technologist's gloved hand. You may be asked to cough so that the radiologist can see how that changes the …
