Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain in Adults When to Monitor at Home—and When to Seek Medical Help Abdominal (belly) pain is common and can have many causes. In most cases, it’s not serious and can be treated at home. However, some types of belly pain can be a sign of a more serious...
Asthma
Asthma: Know the Signs, Manage the Triggers, Get Help Fast Asthma is a chronic condition that causes swelling and narrowing of the airways in the lungs. When asthma symptoms worsen, it’s called an asthma attack, which can be life-threatening if not treated quickly....
Chest Pain
Chest Pain: When to Seek Emergency Care Chest pain can have many causes. Some are life-threatening and need urgent treatment. Serious causes of chest pain include: Heart attack A tear in your body’s main blood vessel (aortic dissection) Inflammation or infection...