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What Is It?
Contrary to its name, congestive heart failure does not mean the heart has failed completely. It means the heart no longer is able to meet the body's need for blood because it is pumping inefficiently. This inefficient pumping causes blood to back up in the veins leading to the heart, and causes the kidneys to retain fluid. This causes the body's tissues to swell. The swelling, called edema, most commonly affects the legs, but it also can occur in the lungs, causing breathing...
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11/5/07 #2: Chronic daily head pain since childhood; doctors giving...
Full Question:I am a young woman, mid-twenties and have been suffering from chronic daily head pain since I was a child. The pain never... Read more »
The Link Between Nasal Congestion and Asthma
As far back as the 19th century asthma experts have observed the link between asthma and nasal congestion. Recent studies seem to support... Read more »
Chronic Cough or Throat Clearing and Reflux
Recently there have been a lot of questions posted about the “less common” symptoms of reflux such as chronic cough. It seems as though... Read more »
Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
With all the woes of pregnancy, I didn't think things could get any worse. I only have a few weeks left, so I do see the light at the end... Read more »
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Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations... Read more »
Nasal congestion
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nose - congested; Congested nose; Stuffy nose Home Care INFANTS AND YOUNGER CHILDREN For babies or infants who are too young to blow... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many symptoms of heart failure result from the congestion that develops as fluid backs up into the lungs and leaks into the tissues. Other symptoms... Read more »
Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Congestive Heart Failure
Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart FailureSigns and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) include: Exertional dyspnea - shortness of breath,... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Neil Siecke, MD, Clinical Insturctor, UCSD Division of Cardiology on July 28, 2005.Congestive heart failure (or heart... Read more »
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