Pulmonary Hypertension: Here is What You Need to Know

Pulmonary Hypertension

For many people, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a daily reality. It’s a condition that impacts their ability to do things and their overall quality of life. Although there are treatments out there, there is no current cure for pulmonary hypertension. Here is a breakdown of what PH is and the most important things you need …

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How You Can Win The War Against Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal Allergies

Most of us know the frustration of not being able to get a handle on our allergies when the season arrives. It’s a sneezing, runny nose, congested and plain old miserable time of year for many people. Maybe you grab the first box of antihistamine on your pharmacy’s shelf that you find and take it …

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Huntington’s Disease: Here is What You Need to Know

Huntington Disease

Having a rare disease comes with its own difficulties. Huntington’s disease is only one of many diseases that brings with it unique and difficult symptoms. It is a life changing diagnosis to receive and there is a lot of misinformation that follows about this condition. This article means to explain what Huntington’s disease is, what …

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Sleep & Chronic Illness

sleep and illness

Sleep & Chronic illness don’t exactly go hand in hand, do they? Americans living with chronic illness often experience sleep disturbances. Conditions like Insomnia can not only worsen the condition by limiting the body’s ability to heal, but they can also contribute to a host of mental health problems such as depression and even anxiety. …

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A Healthy Diet for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Healthy Diet for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary Fibrosis is often the end result of another condition, like rheumatoid arthritis or exposure to harmful lung irritants such as asbestos.  It is part of a family of about 100 related diseases, and those with PF are often categorized by the root cause as opposed to the actual disease. There is an entire class …

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