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Asthma is a disease of the airways in the lungs. Learn about how it affects the airways and breathing.

Medicines are an important part of managing asthma. Ask your child's health care provider about your child's asthma medicines. Find out how they work, how they're taken, and what their possible side effects are. Read on for some helpful info to get you started.

The middle ear is an air-filled chamber that lies behind the eardrum. Pressure in the middle ear changes to match air pressure outside of the eardrum. When inside and outside pressures are balanced, the eardrum is flexible and normal hearing is more likely. Problems happen when air pressure in the middle ear drops. This is often due to a block in the eustachian (u-STA-shun) tube, the narrow channel connecting the ear with the back of the throat.

Learn about what adult acne is, what causes it, and how it's treated.

If a facet joint in your low back, middle back, or neck becomes inflamed, you may need a facet joint injection. This is medicine injected directly into the inflamed joint.

You stand the best chance of controlling your acne if you follow your treatment plan. Acne often takes months to improve, not days or weeks.

A big part of a cardiac rehab program is exercise. Regular exercise will make your heart and coronary arteries healthier. It helps increase strength, lower blood pressure, relieve stress, and control your weight.

There are different kinds of fats in the foods you eat. Fats can be saturated or unsaturated. Planning meals that are low in saturated fat helps reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood. A healthy goal is to have less than 30% of your daily calories come from fat. Instead of fats, eat more fruits, grains, and vegetables.

Learn what type of medicine you're taking, what it treats, and how to take it safely. If you have questions about why you need a medicine or how it works, ask your health care provider or pharmacist. Medicines are prescribed in just the right doses for your heart condition. They work only if you take them exactly as directed.