Acute bronchitis is sudden inflammation of the main airways (bronchi) that come off the windpipe (trachea) in the lungs. The swelling causes the airways to get smaller and make more mucus than normal. This can make it hard to breathe and can cause coughing or noisy breathing (wheezing). Acute bronchitis may last several weeks. The […]
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Acute Back Pain, Adult Acute back pain is sudden and usually short-lived. It is often caused by an injury to the muscles and tissues in the back. The injury may result from: A muscle, tendon, or ligament getting overstretched or torn. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones to each other. Lifting something improperly can cause […]
Acoustic neuroma, also called vestibular schwannoma, is a growth (tumor) on a nerve in the inner ear. It is not cancerous (is benign). The tumor grows on the eighth cranial nerve. This nerve passes between the brain and the inner ear through a bony tunnel (internal auditory canal). The eighth cranial nerve is important for hearing […]
Accidental drug poisoning happens when a person accidentally takes too much of a substance, such as a prescription medicine, an over-the-counter medicine, a vitamin, a supplement, or an illegal drug. The effects of drug poisoning can be mild, dangerous, or even deadly. What are the causes? This condition is caused by taking too much of […]
Abdominal Pain, Adult Pain in the abdomen (abdominal pain) can be caused by many things. Often, abdominal pain is not serious and it gets better with no treatment or by being treated at home. However, sometimes abdominal pain is serious. Your healthcare provider will ask questions about your medical history and do a physical examination […]