DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? ANSWER: From the day you're born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the ...

It can happen without warning: a persistent pressure in your chest, an inability to catch your breath while walking up a flight of stairs, or a bad cough that won't go away. When people feel this ...

Breathing exercises can help ease anxiety, regulate your nervous system and promote relaxation and calm, so why do so many of us avoid breathwork, then? I recently added three simple breathing ...

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A woman in her 20s presented to the emergency department with acute onset of shortness of breath and chest pain after removal of an acupuncture needle from the posteromedial aspect of her left scapula ...

A month after contracting COVID-19 in January 2021, Nicholas Pastuovic was tired, had a severe cough, experienced hot flashes, and woke in the middle of the night “drenched with sweat.” He worried he ...

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Chest congestion can be a symptom of an acute illness or a chronic underlying health condition. Common causes include flu, asthma, and COPD. Chest congestion is often a symptom of an acute illness.