Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog - and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomenon called post-exertional malaise. Now ...

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying ...

That feeling of not being able to catch your breath can be frightening, yet many dismiss it as simply being out of shape or stressed. Medical experts caution that persistent breathing difficulties ...

Dryer sheets help reduce static cling while improving the fragrance of clothes. However, some scented dryer sheets have been known to cause everything from skin reactions to migraines.

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

“Respiratory tract infections remain the leading cause of infectious disease presentations, often spreading through droplets. Gastrointestinal infections follow closely, with safe food handling and ...

Researchers have developed new software that makes it possible to use low-cost, thermal cameras attached to mobile phones to track how fast a person is breathing. This type of mobile thermal imaging ...

Researchers have found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome tend to experience shortness of breath, which offers a target for treatment and may bring relief from symptoms. Chronic fatigue ...

Dr. Shrirang Gadrey saw the tragedy play out far too many times: A patient's breathing would be stable in the morning, but— without much warning—abruptly collapse by the afternoon, necessitating life ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

In many regions, the warming climate is making air quality worse. Poorer air quality contributes to or may cause breathing problems and respiratory illnesses. Global warming has been associated with ...