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Asthma Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing

… of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have … of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… due to a high metabolism and less effective kidneys, putting them at a higher risk of … due to a high metabolism and less effective kidneys, putting them at a higher risk of …

Difficulty Swallowing Dysphagia

… mouth can be caused by medicines or another health problem. What are the symptoms? … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney …

Breathing Smoke or Fumes

Overview It is common to cough for a few minutes after breathing in smoke or fumes from a fire. Your breathing should return to normal within a short period of time, about 30 minutes. If your …

Stress Management Breathing Exercises for Relaxation

… or just before you fall asleep. Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they … breathe affects your whole body. Breathing exercises are a good way to relax, reduce …

Breathing Problems Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler

Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled medicine works faster than the same medicine in a pill. An inhaler allows you to take less …

Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year

Overview CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into their mouth. It's used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating or when someone is not …

Asthma in Children

… a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Breathing Problems: Using a Dry … Inhaler Breathing Problems: Using a Nebulizer Cause The cause of asthma is … metered-dose and dry powder inhalers and nebulizers . A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is …

Congenital Heart Defects in Children

Condition Overview What are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's heart forms. "Congenital" means that the heart problem develops before the baby is born …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… right away. Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through … right away. Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through …