If you have allergies, being around allergens can lead to swollen, inflamed airways. You need to control these triggers to prevent asthma flare-ups. The following tips can help you.

Things that pollute the air at home, work, or outdoors may bother your lungs if you have asthma. These things are hard to stay away from. They include smoke, perfume, sprays, and car exhaust. These tips may help you stay away from them.

To reduce the chances of fire and other hazards, you need to follow guidelines when using your oxygen unit.

After a stroke, a person may feel sudden or extreme emotions. Sadness and depression are common. Here are ways you can help.

Your doctor has given you medications to reduce the risk of a stroke. But they won't help unless you take them as prescribed. This sheet explains why and how to take your medications.

Mammography is an X-ray exam of your breast tissue. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this imaging test.

An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray exam of your urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder). This test can help find stones or other problems with your urinary tract.

HSG is an X-ray test used to view your uterus and fallopian tubes. It's most often used to help diagnose why you are not able to get pregnant.

To control asthma, you need to use your medicines the right way. Some medicines are inhaled using a device called a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). MDIs use a fine spray to dispense medicine.

Two things to remember if you use an inhaler: Keep it clean and keep track of how much medicine is left, so you'll never run out. Read on to learn more.