Bronchospasm is an abnormal contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi, resulting in an
Bronchospasm is a chief characteristic of
Bronchospasm is a temporary narrowing of the bronchi (airways into the lungs) caused by contraction of the muscles in the lung walls, by inflammation of the lung lining, or by a combination of both.
This contraction...
What we call normal rhythm is stimulated by a group of cells in the upper chamber of our heart called the atrium. This group of cells is in... Read more »
You wouldn't think there'd be a link between the stomach and asthma, yet even as far back as the 1970s asthma experts noticed a connection... Read more »
A recent study from Reuters Health, confirmed something that I already knew: many adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) also... Read more »
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The heart normally beats at a rate of about 60 to 100 beats per minute at rest. A rate faster than 100 beats a minute in an adult is called... Read more »
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Wide-complex tachycardia; V tach; Tachycardia - ventricularTreatmentTreatment depends on the symptoms, and the type of heart disorder. Some people... Read more »
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Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is an occasional rapid heart rate. "Paroxysmal" means from time to time. Alternative NamesPSVT;... Read more »
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Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a rapid heart rate that occurs when too many signals (electrical impulses) are sent from the upper heart to the... Read more »
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CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »