Sentences with phrase «lung problems such»

But cats with lung problems such as asthma might be more susceptible to bacterial infections that would make their asthma worse.

Some babies with BPD outgrow all symptoms of the disease by the time they go to preschool, while others will have lifelong lung problems such as asthma or frequent lung infections.

Not exact matches

Such pollution, as Business Insider's Lydia Ramsey explained in 2016, «is especially dangerous because it can get lodged in the lungs and cause long - term health problems like asthma and chronic lung disease.»

CAR - T treatments, including competing products from Novartis rivals Kite Pharma and Juno Therapeutics, come with the risk of potentially deadly side effects such as cytokine - release syndrome (CRS), in which a glut of T - cell - assisting cytokines can cause high fever, low blood pressure, and problems with lung oxygenation.

It often leads to premature delivery and its accompanying problems, such as cerebral palsy, long - term lung and gastrointestinal problems, and even neonatal death.

Furthermore, some experts believe that such disorders as respiratory distress, certain forms of lung disease, anemia, and eye problems could potentially be avoided.

They are not recommended for teens between the ages of 12 and 18 who are obese or have breathing problems such as sleep apnea or severe lung disease.

As a result, the baby is born prematurely and at risk for a range of health problems such as immature, underdeveloped lungs, difficulty in the regulation of body temperature, impaired feeding, and impacted weight gain.

The lungs of premature babies are still developing, so they may suffer from respiratory problems such as respiratory distress syndrome.

Breastfeeding has many benefits that include protecting the baby against inflammatory diseases of the gut, lungs or ears, and longer term health problems such as diabetes and obesity, improved cognitive outcomes, and protecting the mother against breast cancer.

In rare cases, failure to gain weight can turn out to be a result of a lung problem, such as cystic fibrosis; a nervous system problem, such as cerebral palsy; a chromosome problem, such as Down syndrome; heart disease; anemia; or a metabolic or an endocrine disorder, such as growth hormone deficiency.

Other red flags are the presence of esophagitis (an inflammation in the esophagus that can result in blood in the spit - up) and respiratory or pulmonary problems, such as coughing, wheezing, asthma, or recurring pneumonia, caused by stomach contents that enter the nose, windpipe, or lungs.

These cytokines are known to be involved in problems in other body organs, such as the joints (arthritis), the coronary arteries (atherosclerosis) and the lungs (asthma).

Research has shown such particles can lodge in lungs, triggering asthma attacks, heart attacks and other respiratory and cardiovascular problems.

Poor air quality causes health problems worldwide and is a factor in diseases such as asthma, heart disease and lung cancer.

Babies in the high - risk group died or developed serious complications such as infections, bleeding, and lung and heart problems.

Neonates with severe respiratory problems are at higher risk for long - term complications, such as chronic lung disease and neurodevelopmental problems, throughout infancy and childhood.

In a race with other scientists, Scottish researchers have bred mice with an altered gene which displays all the key features of cystic fibrosis, such as lung disease and digestive problems.

It doesn't kill the cell that it hides in, but is dangerous enough that it can cause infections in individuals with an impaired immune system, such as patients who are receiving cancer treatment, who have pre-existing lung problems or whose immune systems are otherwise compromised.

Ground - level ozone (a key component of smog) is associated with many health problems, such as diminished lung function, increased hospital admissions and emergency room visits for asthma, and increases in premature deaths.12, 13,14,146

Influenza remains a major health problem in the United States, resulting each year in an estimated 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations.4 Those who have been shown to be at high risk for the complications of influenza infection are children 6 to 23 months of age; healthy persons 65 years of age or older; adults and children with chronic diseases, including asthma, heart and lung disease, and diabetes; residents of nursing homes and other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with health care workers and others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face of the current shortage.1 Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implications.

Wildfires are a source of an especially problematic type of air pollutant known as PM2.5 («particulate matter» less than 2.5 microns in diameter), which can become lodged in lungs and cause or exacerbate a wide array of health problems such as asthma and heart disease.

There are some major long - term complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and those can be serious, such as stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, and even lung problems.

Common pollutants, such as traffic exhaust and secondhand smoke, are well - known causes of lung problems, including asthma.

The ACR tells doctors to look for butterfly and discoid rashes; photosensitivity (meaning a skin rash that develops due to sun exposure); mouth or nose sores; arthritic pain with tenderness or swelling in two or more joints; swelling in the lining of the heart or lungs; a neurologic problem (such as seizure or psychosis); a kidney disorder (such as excessive protein in the urine); a blood disorder (such as anemia); and other blood abnormalities.

Not drinking enough water appears to be associated with such problems as falls and fractures, heat stroke, heart disease, lung disorders, kidney disease, kidney stones, bladder and colon cancers, urinary tract infections, cavities, decreased immune function, and cataract formation.

These infections have the potential to spread to vital organs in the body such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys, which is why it's important to check your dog's teeth and gums regularly for signs of problems.

There are many types of lungworms identified, which in varying ways infect animals and migrate to the lungs and lower respiratory tract of their chosen host, causing a variety of respiratory problems such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

In the animal with a cough or any other breathing problem, the veterinarian will use a number of tools to determine if the cause is heart disease, lung disease (such as collapsing trachea) or both (which is often the case in older dogs).

Likewise, other problems, such as fluid buildup in the lungs after an electric shock, may have a delayed onset.

Because of the potentially severe inflammation, sometimes pancreatitis can lead to problems elsewhere in the body such as the lungs or brain.

We can prevent organ damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, and eyes and make recommendations for management including medication and diet to prevent the progression of such problems.

The internal medicine specialists at VSCT provide abdominal ultrasounds for liver, gall bladder, spleen, kidney, pancreatic and bladder problems; cardiac ultrasounds for heart and lung conditions; endoscopic procedures involving the lungs, stomach, small intestine, colon and nose; and treatment for endocrine problems such as diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease and hyperthyroidism or infectious diseases such as Valley Fever.

The detrimental effects of smoking on the smoker, as well as on their family, have been widely publicised, and it is well known that smoking, as well as passive smoking, can cause serious health problems, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung disease.

We can diagnose possible orthopedic injury, evaluate chest and abdominal ailments, gastro - intestinal system obstructions, and some soft tissue conditions such as lung and heart problems.

Proper dental care can detect dental disease that not only affects the mouth, but can also lead to more serious health problems such as heart, lung, and kidney disease.

Close monitoring is extremely important to allow detection of problems such as unrelenting pain, internal bleeding, lung damage, brain injury and myriad other possible problems.

Study after study into the effects of air pollution on the human body has turned up a grim laundry - list of associated ills — such as increased risks of stroke, heart attack, and lung disease — and now, according to the latest research, it may actually be doing harm to our brains as well, ultimately leading to learning problems and even depression.

Ground - level ozone (a key component of smog) is associated with many health problems, such as diminished lung function, increased hospital admissions and emergency room visits for asthma, and increases in premature deaths.12, 13,14,146

Chest pain or discomfort can be caused by other factors including a heart attack, lung problems (such as an infection or a blood clot), heartburn, or a panic attack.

The first rule for travelers with underlying health problems such as cancer, heart disease, lung conditions, anemia, and diabetes or those on any regular form of medication or treatment or recently had surgery is to consult with their doctor before deciding to travel by air.

Smokers have an increased risk for many illnesses such as heart disease, lung cancer and even dental problems.

Smokers have low expectancy ratio as they are more susceptible to chronic ailments such as lung cancer, bronchitis and heart problems.

Felitti and colleagues1 first described ACEs and defined it as exposure to psychological, physical or sexual abuse, and household dysfunction including substance abuse (problem drinking / alcoholic and / or street drugs), mental illness, a mother treated violently and criminal behaviour in the household.1 Along with the initial ACE study, other studies have characterised ACEs as neglect, parental separation, loss of family members or friends, long - term financial adversity and witness to violence.2 3 From the original cohort of 9508 American adults, more than half of respondents (52 %) experienced at least one adverse childhood event.1 Since the original cohort, ACE exposures have been investigated globally revealing comparable prevalence to the original cohort.4 5 More recently in 2014, a survey of 4000 American children found that 60.8 % of children had at least one form of direct experience of violence, crime or abuse.6 The ACE study precipitated interest in the health conditions of adults maltreated as children as it revealed links to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmune diseases, heart, lung and liver diseases, and cancer in adulthood.1 Since then, further evidence has revealed relationships between ACEs and physical and mental health outcomes, such as increased risk of substance abuse, suicide and premature mortality.4 7