Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reduces people’s ability to breathe. It also increases the risks of pneumonia. People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who develop pneumonia are also more likely to die from the infection. Understanding the link between the two conditions ensures prompt treatment. Left untreated, pneumonia is more likely to be fatal, especially for people with COPD....
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Is Fibromyalgia Real? Common Misconceptions About the Condition
Fibromyalgia is a common health condition marked by widespread sensitivity and pain in the muscle and joints. For many people diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the pain and tenderness is constant, but the severity changes from time to time. The symptoms of fibromyalgia were first described in the early 1800s when the condition was called “muscular rheumatism,” but fibromyalgia is still...
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What to eat and what to avoid with gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, tenderness, redness, and inflammation. It often affects the feet. Medications can help relieve symptoms and reduce uric acid levels, but dietary changes can also help prevent further attacks. Diet and gout Studies have shown that consuming certain types of food can bring on a gout attack. Substances known...