What Are Snoring and Sleep Apnea?
Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. This can occur from large throat structures and other problems that block air passage.
Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. This can occur from large throat structures and other problems that block air passage.
A problem with a heart valve will usually cause the heart to make a noise. Your provider can hear this noise, called a murmur. But you can have a heart murmur and not have valve disease or any other heart problem. Other tests can help confirm the diagnosis of valve disease.
Pulmonary rehabilitation (rehab) programs help people with chronic lung problems breathe better and improve their overall health and strength. The programs are led by healthcare professionals who are trained to treat people with lung disease. With their help, you'll learn about your condition and gain skills to help you manage it.
This test tells how much air moves in and out of your lungs when you exercise. During the test, you may be asked to walk on a treadmill or ride on a stationary bike. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.
PSA, an ingredient of semen, is made by the prostate. Some PSA naturally leaks from the prostate into the bloodstream. The PSA test measures the amount of PSA in the blood. Read on for details about the test.
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, often causing swelling or pain. Learn more about this condition.
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is ongoing pain in the area of the prostate gland. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
This procedure is done to help ease symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Read on for details on the different types of this surgery, and what to expect.
On the day of your bypass or valve surgery, a patient educator or a nurse may talk with you and your loved ones. You may be told what to expect.
You may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.