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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease in which the airways (the passages through which air travels) gradually narrow, making breathing difficult. The leading cause is smoking. Airways that have narrowed are mostly not restored, so early detection and smoking cessation are especially important. If cough, sputum, or shortness of breath persists, please consult a pulmonology and allergy specialist.2026-06-26
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High-Risk Pregnancy
#high-risk pregnancy, #advanced maternal age pregnancy, #gestational hypertension, #preeclampsia, #gestational diabetes mellitus, #preterm birth, #preterm labor, #obstetrics and gynecology, #anxious feeling in the chest, #restlessness, #worrying for no reason
A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy with a higher chance than usual of adversely affecting the mother and the fetus. Advanced maternal age (35 or older) is one risk factor for a high-risk pregnancy. Recognizing your own risk factors and following your medical team's guidance can help lead to a good outcome.2026-06-26
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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
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Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure, the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels when the heart pumps out blood, stays persistently high; it is classified as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher. Hypertension often causes no symptoms, so it is called the "silent killer." If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease, so evaluation by a medical specialist and steady management are needed.2026-06-26
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Hypertension and Diet Management
#hypertension, #blood pressure, #blood pressure medication, #sodium, #hyperlipidemia, #diabetes mellitus, #heart
Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure stays persistently high. Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels when the heart pumps out blood. Hypertension often causes no symptoms, so it is also called the "silent killer." If left untreated, it can lead to complications in the heart, brain, and kidneys, so evaluation by a medical specialist and steady management are needed.2026-06-26