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Are you asthmatic and pregnant? Or are you planning a pregnancy? An asthma attack during the nine months is more than annoying or inconvenient. It is bad for you as a mom and is dangerous for your baby needs all the oxygen that only you can provide to develop healthily.

Your treatment for asthma control is more important now than ever under the close supervision of your obstetrician, the allergist and / or pulmonologist. Do not leave for your pregnancy to term without complications.

Wheezing (wheezing) and breath, chest tightness, cough, shortness of breath … those are the symptoms experienced by those who suffer an attack of asthma, a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the airways, it difficult to breathe. Only in the United States affects an estimated 22 million people, according to World Health Organization, about 300 million people worldwide suffer. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing more beautiful than the landscape adorned with flowers which gives us the spring. These flowers also give us sneezing, red eyes and stuffy noses. So for many, the beginning of summer is celebrated also as the end of allergies.

However, we should not claim victory! During the summer, many of the factors that trigger spring allergies such as pollen, are still present. These tiny bumps that travel through the air after being released by the male plants to fertilize the females, they can get into your nose. Read the rest of this entry »

Each case of asthma is different. It is best to prevent attacks. It is therefore necessary that your doctor count on professional help. He or she may recommend the use of inhalers. Your doctor will teach you how, when and how to use it. For example, there are two types of inhalers.

Those who control the inflammation should be used long term but not asthma symptoms appear and the child feels well. On the other hand, are inhalers that dilate bronchoconstriction are those who fight the symptoms of acute attack but not recommended for daily use for a long time. Read the rest of this entry »

Asthma is a disease that requires special care, but you can help your kids enjoy the game, the fun times and have a better quality of life. In Life and Health invite you to recognize the disease, act quickly and have fun with your children.

When you’re little and you are diagnosed with asthma can feel your hours of going to the park, play and sports activities have come to an end. In the U.S., asthma is the main reason why children miss school. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema or chronic bronchitis? or suffers from a relative of yours? Then you will be surprised when you learn about the potential hazards in any home for the sick person, and that you are you can avoid by simply taking some precautions. Take them into account more and better breathing.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition which is not contagious, which is almost always combined with emphysema, chronic bronchitis. Symptoms include shortness of breath (dyspnea), cough, often with phlegm, wheezing and chest tightness. Its main cause is smoking, but other lung irritants, such as air pollution, chemical fumes and dust also contribute to its development. Read the rest of this entry »

It may be necessary to resort to drugs to treat underlying conditions that increase the risk of heart failure. There are many alternatives, among which are the following:

- Inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: These drugs relax blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow and reducing the workload for the heart. Some examples are the enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) and captopril (Capoten). Read the rest of this entry »

Heart failure occurs when the heart can not pump enough blood to supply the body’s needs. The American Heart Association suggests that heart failure is a growing epidemic. The “Mayo Clinic Health Letter” covers some of the reasons for the higher prevalence of heart failure and alternatives to avoid it.

Heart failure usually develops after damage or weakening of the heart due to other conditions. The dramatic increase in heart failure coincides with an aging population and consists of more people with heart disease, as well as increased survival rates among those who had a heart attack. Read the rest of this entry »

Advances in treatments for this condition the heart improve the quality and life expectancy of patients and show promise for the future. However, this problem is still very common and is a major cause of death. Here we tell you what it is and how to treat heart failure, and how to prevent it.

Many people confuse a heart attack the so-called failure or heart failure, and indeed are not the same. Similarly, most fears the possibility of sudden heart attack but sometimes it’s riskier developing heart failure, as it occurs over time and, sometimes, without causing obvious symptoms. Read the rest of this entry »

Duration

Generally, people with ALS live an average of three to five years despué the onset of symptoms. Most die from inability to breathe or lung infections tend to occur when breathing is affected by prolonged periods.

Prevention

There is no way to prevent ALS.

Treatment

There is no cure for ALS, but new treatments are being investigated. Riluzole (Rilutek) is the only drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has managed to prolong survival in some people. Other treatments under study include a variety of growth factors that could stimulate nerve recovery, lithium, antibiotics and medicines that alter the immune system. However, so far, the results have not been good. Read the rest of this entry »

Your doctor will ask about your medical history and examine you. Perform a neurological examination in search of the following signs:

- localized loss of muscle mass
- muscle spasms
- muscle weakness in arms and legs
- spasticity, in which the arms and legs are reluctant to move someone
- abnormal tendon reflexes
- The Babinski sign, in which the toe is moved up to tap the foot
- facial weakness, breathing problems
- slurred speech Read the rest of this entry »