A diagnosis of any chronic condition is a life-changing event. People suffering from long-term conditions often have significant limitations on their daily activities and have to attend hospital and clinic appointments frequently. COPD is a condition that affects huge amounts of…
Living with chronic pain can take a toll on your body and mind. There have been reported links between chronic pain and depression, making an already uncomfortable condition even harder to deal with. If you have chronic pain and you’ve…
The occasional stuffed nose is no big deal. But, living constantly with a stuffy nose is very unpleasant. Breathing through your nose is important, after all. Your nose filters, warms up and humidifies the air you breathe. The mucus that…
Are you suffering from a persistent cough? Do you have a low-grade fever, a sore throat, or a blocked sinus cavity? If any of the above is the case, you may be suffering from bronchitis. Our helpful guide to bronchitis…
According to studies, roughly 8% of adults will experience clinical depression at some point in their lives. The illness doesn’t discriminate depending on someone’s age, gender, income level, or race. It’s a severe mood disorder that, if left untreated, can turn wreak havoc on…
If you’ve ever witnessed a family member or friend have problems with their lungs, doctors likely mention both possibilities of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma. These two conditions are similar but not identical. Understanding these similarities and differences…
After meals, do you frequently feel a burning pain in your chest, accompanied by belching and a sour taste in your mouth? Does this feeling intensify when you lie down and make it difficult for you to swallow? If so,…
We all struggle, to some degree, with depression throughout our lives. We may sometimes feel sad or discouraged about our circumstances. We have our good days and our bad, our ups and our downs. But what about when it’s more…
If you’ve recently been given a Crohn’s disease diagnosis, you may not know quite what to expect. Learning that you have a chronic illness can be difficult, but understanding the diagnosis and the best practices for treatment is extremely helpful. …
An estimated three million adults in the United States were diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2015. These and other ulcerative colitis patients have to deal with the chronic condition’s signs and symptoms every single day. From unbearable pain to embarrassing situations,…
