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Heat Waves and Heart Health
#heat wave, #sudden cardiac death, #heat stroke, #heat-related illness, #heart attack, #angina, #cardiac arrest, #arrhythmia, #hydration, #summer health, #dizziness, #feeling faint, #unsteadiness, #vision going dark, #fainting, #loss of consciousness, #syncope, #breath holding, #difficulty breathing, #shortness of breath, #choking sensation
Extreme heat raises the risk of angina, heart attack, and cardiac arrest by increasing heart rate, promoting blood clotting, and placing added strain on the heart. Older adults age 65 and older, people with cardiovascular disease, and those with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes need to be especially careful. On days when a heat wave warning is issued, please stay active indoors for safety.2026-06-26
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
#anemia, #iron deficiency anemia, #iron, #hemoglobin, #iron supplement, #fatigue, #pallor, #dizziness, #women of childbearing age, #fainting, #loss of consciousness, #syncope, #low energy, #lethargy, #persistent tiredness, #indigestion, #bloating, #upset stomach, #loose stools, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements, #constipation, #difficulty passing stool, #hard stool, #double vision, #overlapping vision
Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which a lack of iron in the body leads to a shortage of red blood cells. Common symptoms include pallor, fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath during exercise. It occurs especially frequently in women of childbearing age. If anemia persists for a long time, it can place strain on the heart, so identifying the cause and receiving appropriate treatment is important. If you suspect these symptoms, please consult a hematology-oncology specialist.2026-06-26
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Lung Cancer
#lung cancer, #non-small cell lung cancer, #small cell lung cancer, #lung cancer screening, #low-dose CT, #targeted therapy, #immunotherapy, #bronchoscopy, #low energy, #lethargy, #persistent tiredness, #breath holding, #difficulty breathing, #shortness of breath, #choking sensation, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #nausea, #feeling like vomiting, #vomiting, #weakness in the arms or legs, #one-sided weakness
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the bronchi or lungs and is the leading cause of cancer death in Korea. It often causes no symptoms in its early stages, so regular screening is important for high-risk groups. Smoking is the leading cause, and quitting smoking is the most effective way to help prevent it.2026-06-26
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Pneumothorax
#pneumothorax, #thoracic pain, #dyspnea, #lung, #air sac, #thoracoscopic surgery, #recurrence, #chest ache, #chest pain, #chest tightness, #feeling of stuffiness in the chest, #shortness of breath, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #dry cough, #persistent minor cough, #cough that will not stop
Pneumothorax is a condition in which air collects between the lung and the chest cavity (the space inside the chest). The chest cavity is the space that surrounds the lungs. It mainly occurs on one side of the chest, and chest pain and difficulty breathing are the typical symptoms. If you suspect symptoms, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Radiation Therapy
#radiation therapy, #anticancer therapy, #cancer treatment, #lack of energy, #lethargy, #persistent fatigue, #dry cough, #frequent mild cough, #persistent cough, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements
Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells, which stops their growth and ultimately destroys them. Some normal cells are also damaged, but they usually recover more quickly than cancer cells and may return to normal function after treatment ends.2026-07-13
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Secondhand Smoke (Passive Smoking)
#secondhand smoke, #passive smoking, #smoking cessation, #heart disease, #stroke, #lung cancer, #diabetes mellitus, #respiratory system, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #dry cough, #persistent cough, #cough that won't stop, #blood-streaked sputum, #coughing up blood, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Secondhand smoke exposure, also called passive smoking, means that a person who does not smoke breathes in smoke from a smoker's cigarette. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens (substances that can cause cancer), and long exposure in an enclosed space can be harmful even to nonsmokers. If you are concerned about secondhand smoke, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Situations Requiring an Emergency Room Visit During Chemotherapy
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Typical situations during chemotherapy that require an emergency room visit are listed below. Other emergency situations may also occur, so do not judge on your own based on the information below; please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-07-13
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Tachycardia
#tachycardia, #arrhythmia, #palpitations, #catheter ablation, #implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, #dizziness, #spinning sensation, #unsteadiness, #vision going dark, #collapse, #loss of consciousness, #fainting, #rapid heartbeat, #pounding heart, #fast pulse, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body
Tachycardia is a condition in which the heart beats abnormally fast, and it may cause dizziness or fainting. If symptoms occur, please consult a cardiology specialist so that the condition can be managed safely.2026-06-26