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What is Anaphylaxis?

Anaphylaxis
...previous anaphylactic reaction Allergies or asthma Certain other conditions, including mastocytosis, an abnormal accumulation of mast cells, which can release histamine and other substances during allergic reactions Anaphylaxis Diagnosis Treatment...

What is Bacterial Sinusitis?

Bacterial Sinusitis
...Other conditions that can increase a person’s risk of bacterial sinusitis include:[1][4][6] Allergies Asthma Smoking Nasal obstruction, for example due to nasal polyps or a deviated nasal septum (the wall...

What is Chronic Bronchitis?

Chronic Bronchitis
...asthma or cystic fibrosis, as well as those with a genetic predisposition, are more likely to develop chronic bronchitis.[6] Chronic bronchitis vs. acute bronchitis The symptoms of chronic and acute...

What is Influenza Infection?

Influenza Infection
...with certain pre-existing medical conditions Medical conditions which may increase the risk of flu-related complications developing include:[1][5][7][20][21] Asthma Diabetes Heart diseases, such as heart failure and coronary artery disease Lung...

What is Pneumologie?

Pneumologie
...apnea, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, Asthma, and respiratory allergies Respiratory infections (pleurisy, bronchopneumonia, tuberculosis, legionellosis, etc.), Alterations due to prolonged inhalation of the same type of dust (pneumoconiosis),...

What is a Sports Medicine Physician?

Sports Medicine
...affect physical performance, such as exercise-induced asthma and diabetes. Common sports injuries include concussion, ACL sprains and tears, ankle sprains, shin splints, and muscle strains. SEM doctors also advise on...

What is Pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax
...for a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax include:[5][13] Emphysema Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Pneumonia Tuberculosis Sarcoidosis, a rare condition that causes small patches of red and swollen tissue, usually in...