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Breathing techniques are a form ofbreathworkused to improve well-being by reducing your stress response andeasing anxiety. These breathing techniques bring awareness to your diaphragm, nostrils, lips, and thoughts to reduce stress. Next time youre feeling stressed, there are 10 calming breathing exercises for anyone to try. d3sign / Getty Images Learn how to use breathing techniques to ease stress and anxiety. Picture yourself visually creating a box with your breath....

Her children, nieces, nephews, and mother also have asthma. My story is really my sons story. His name is Anthony. Photo Courtesy of Laonis Quinn / Designed by Zoe Hansen / Verywell We call him Tony. Tony was diagnosed withasthmawhen he was 18 months old. I knew he had it way before that. I have it, too. A lot of our family members do, but his was always much more severe....

Brisk walking is a low-impact exercise with benefits for all ages. It is an easily accessible activity that can be done anywhere with little to no equipment. Brisk walking has been shown to improve cardiovascular fitness,muscle strength, endurance, and body composition. Photo composite by Tara Anand for Verywell Health; Getty Images This equates to walking a mile in 13 minutes and 20 seconds to 20 minutes. The faster you walk, the more calories you might burn....

People with Broca’s aphasia usually have preserved language comprehension. Aphasiais a term used to describe a loss of the ability to communicate. It is triggered by damage to the language centers of the brain. Tetra Images / Getty Images This article discusses Broca’s aphasia and its symptoms, causes, and treatment. It is characterized by choppy speech and the inability to form complete sentences. One of the characteristics of Broca’s aphasia is that language comprehension is often normal or nearly normal....

How Serious Is a Broken Collarbone? A broken collarbone is not necessarily more serious than any other broken bone. Unlike many other fractures, some commontreatments for broken bonesare not appropriate for clavicle fractures. PhotoAlto / Frederic Cirou / Getty Images Casting a broken collarbone is not performed. Several types of supports are used for the non-surgical treatment of clavicle fractures. These include a sling or figure-of-8 brace. As a general guide to return to activities, nothing should cause worsening pain....

A broken femur is a serious injury that may require surgery. Because it is so strong, it requires a significant force to break it. This article will discuss the symptoms and causes of a broken femur. Illustration by Cindy Chung, Verywell What Are the Symptoms of a Broken Femur? For a femur to break, excessive force needs to be applied to it. That being said, certain medical conditions can weaken the bone and make it more vulnerable to fracture....

Broken hands are painful, but not life-threatening. These are the bones of the palm. Diagnosis A healthcare provider will conduct a medical history, report symptoms, and a physical examination. Nusha Ashjaee / Verywell They may be able to rule out a fracture based on the physical exam. An X-ray is often used in diagnosing and confirming a broken hand. This can be accomplished with a hand or finger splint. Internal fixation uses surgery to place pins through or wires around various bones to hold everything in place....

During that time, pain from a hip fracture usually lessens after four to six weeks. It can take 12 weeks for the bone to fully mend. And by six months, some people are able to get close to their pre-injury activity level. Andrew Bret Wallis/Photodisc/Getty Images That said, this will vary from person to person, and some people never regain full functioning. Physical therapy can help to restore mobility, strength, and balance, but often to varying degrees....

Bronchioles are the smallest air passages inside the lungs. Carbon dioxide collected by the alveoli is then released from the lungs as you exhale. The following are common conditions that impact the bronchioles and affect breathing. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health They can be affected by a number of different conditions, from asthma to cystic fibrosis. Infection with bacteria or viruses can also lead to conditions like bronchopneumonia....

Also Known As “Popcorn Lung” Bronchiolitis obliteransis a serious, irreversible lung disease. It is often sparked by toxin inhalation but can also develop after alungorbone marrow transplant. Diagnostic tests can help distinguish these illnesses from each other. FatCamera / Getty Images While there is no cure, there are treatments that can help manage the effects. This article discusses bronchiolitis obliterans and its causes and treatment. It also addresses symptoms and prognosis....

Bronchitisis a highly preventable condition that can beacute or chronic. Smoking is the major risk factor for chronic bronchitis. FG Trade Latin / Getty Images How Common Is Bronchitis? FG Trade Latin / Getty Images Bronchitis is one of the most common reasons why U.S. adults are admitted to the hospital. Acute bronchitis most commonly affects young children, while chronic bronchitis is most prevalent in people 65 and older. Declining smoking rates have led to reduced chronic bronchitis rates....

Stages of bronchitis can range from acute to chronic. Acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis have similar symptoms, including a dry or productive cough and shortness of breath. However, they are different illnesses that last for different lengths of time. Illustration by Verywell In contrast, chronic bronchitis is a long-term, serious illness. This article covers the symptoms and stages of bronchitis. It discussesrecovery times, common and uncommon symptoms, and complications. Verywell / Emily Roberts...

A cold can potentially turn into bronchitis. Acute bronchitis, which lasts for seven to 10 days, is also known as achest cold. Bronchitis is felt in the lungs. andreswd / Getty Images andreswd / Getty Images Symptoms The symptoms of a cold and bronchitis often resemble each other. Both illnesses can cause coughing fits, low-grade fever, and fatigue. There are, however, some key differences. The main symptom ofbronchitisis a productive cough....