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Complications of vasectomy
Jun 25th
After a vasectomy, some men may develop the sensation that their testicles feel ‘fuller’ than normal. This is usually caused by the epididymis becoming filled with stored sperm. The epididymis is the long, coiled tube that rests on the back side of each testicle. It helps to transport and store sperm.
Cough
Jun 15th
A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. Coughs may be ‘dry or ‘chesty’. They are also classified according to how long they last
Preventing adult chest infection
May 31st
One study found that 45% of people who were admitted to hospital for pneumonia had an alcohol misuse problem. Alcohol misuse is defined as when a person drinks over the recommended weekly limit (21 units of alcohol for men, and 14 units of alcohol for women) on a long-term basis.
Complications of adult chest infection
May 30th
Sometimes, acute bronchitis can cause a secondary infection in your lungs. The lungs can be weakened by the original infection and become more vulnerable to secondary infection by bacteria. If you develop a secondary infection, it can be more serious than acute bronchitis. It can usually be treated with antibiotics. Occasionally, acute bronchitis can lead to pneumonia, particularly if you have other health conditions.
Treating adult chest infection
May 29th
There is little evidence that cough medicines work, and coughing enables you to clear the excess phlegm (mucus) from your lungs. Therefore, suppressing your cough may make the infection last longer. A warm drink of honey and lemon may help to relieve the discomfort that is caused by coughing.
Diagnosing adult chest infection
May 28th
If the tests identify the germ that is causing the infection, your doctor may decide to adjust your treatment. Delaying treatment until the results of the test are known could be dangerous, so in most cases chest infections are initially treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics, which are antibiotics that are known to be effective against a wide range of bacteria).
Symptoms and causes of adult chest infection
May 18th
Acute bronchitis often causes headaches, and a sense of feeling generally unwell. As well as being caused by the infection, these symptoms can also sometimes be caused by dehydration. It is therefore very important that you drink plenty of fluid.
Chest infection in adults
May 18th
Acute bronchitis is a short-term infection of the lining of the air tubes of the lungs, which are known as the bronchi. The infection is usually caused by a virus, and often follows a cold or influenza (flu). Smoking increases your chances of developing the infection.
Inflamed airways — Bronchitis
May 17th
The bronchi are the main airways in your lungs, which branch off on either side of your windpipe (trachea). They lead to smaller and smaller airways inside your lungs, known as bronchioles. The walls of the bronchi produce mucus to trap dust and other particles that could otherwise cause irritation.
Diagnosing and treating bronchitis
May 17th
Your doctor will not routinely prescribe antibiotic treatment as bronchitis is nearly always caused by a virus. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses, and prescribing them when they are unnecessary can, over time, make bacteria more resistant to antibiotic treatment.
