Lung & Respiratory
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How to Get Rid of Mucus in Your Chest with Home Remedies and Medications, Plus When to Get Help
To relieve chest congestion, try home measures like increasing fluid intake, running a humidifier, or using a decongestant. Still, certain conditions may need prescription treatments. (img by SingleCare) If you have a lingering cough, it’s often due to accumulated mucus in your chest. Although this usually isn’t life-threatening, it can lower your quality of life […]
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Nasal Cannulas and Face Masks
Nasal cannulas and face masks are devices used to supply oxygen to people who otherwise do not receive enough. They are frequently employed to ease breathing for individuals with respiratory disorders. A nasal cannula is a flexible tube positioned beneath the nose. The tube ends in two small prongs that sit inside the nostrils. A […]
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How to Use a Pulse Oximeter
A pulse oximeter gauges your blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate. Low oxygen saturation can occur with certain medical conditions, and skin pigmentation can also influence the measurement. Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive procedure that estimates the oxygen saturation of your blood. (img by STAT News) It can quickly identify even minor shifts in oxygen […]
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What Causes Excess Mucus in Your Throat and What to Do About It
When you inhale, allergens, viruses, dust, and other particles cling to your nasal mucus, which is then expelled from your body. Occasionally, your system produces an excess of throat mucus, leading to the need for frequent clearing. Mucus is created in the nose or by the lower airways in reaction to inflammation. It’s generated by […]
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Dry Cough: What Causes It and How Do You Treat One?
A dry cough can arise from many sources, including allergies and viral infections. Home treatments and medications often bring relief. Keeping well hydrated and steering clear of allergens or airborne irritants can also help alleviate symptoms. (img by Osmosis) Coughing is a reflex that clears your airways of irritants and mucus. Coughs are broadly classified […]
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What Causes a Dry Throat, and How Is It Treated?
A dry throat commonly results from a head cold, not drinking enough fluids, or sleeping with your mouth open. Many effective at-home remedies exist, but seek medical advice if symptoms persist beyond one week. A scratchy, dry throat is a frequent complaint, particularly in the colder months when indoor air is dry and respiratory infections […]
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Does Regular Mucinex Have Acetaminophen? Get the Full Scoop
Let’s Start with Some Real Talk Ever stare at your medicine cabinet, fighting back a groan, wondering, does regular Mucinex have acetaminophen? If you have, trust me—you’re in good company. The cold and cough aisle is wild. You’ve got bottles saying “maximum strength,” “multi-symptom,” “for chest congestion,” and half the time you just want something […]
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Does Mucinex Have Ibuprofen? Here’s What You Really Need to Know
That “Wait, Is There Ibuprofen?” Moment At first, I thought it was nothing… Just a bit of congestion from last week’s weather whiplash, you know? Then the classic spiral: cough, sinus pressure, and—surprise!—that achy “just run over by a truck” vibe. So, I reached for my trusty Mucinex, barely awake, barely thinking—just hoping to kickstart […]
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How to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease in the Home (And Not Lose Your Mind)
Can Water Really Make You Sick? Let’s start with something that might sound a little wild: there’s a bacteria that just loves to hang out in perfectly normal home water—showerheads, hot water tanks, even the pipes leading to that forgotten bathroom you never use. It’s called Legionella, and when you breathe in its mist, it […]
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Legionnaires Disease Survival Rate: What Really Impacts Your Odds?
(img by MDPI) First Things First: Why Survival Stats Matter Ever notice how some news stories make diseases sound terrifying… yet gloss over how many people actually get better? It’s easy to feel anxious—especially when the words “pneumonia” and “outbreak” pop up in the same breath. Legionnaires’ disease can be scary, yeah. But today, I […]