Blisstree » trouble breathing http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:29:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome http://www.blisstree.com/articles/upper-airway-resistance-syndrome/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/upper-airway-resistance-syndrome/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:55:55 +0000 Cherie Burbach http://www.blisstree.com/?p=113045 Post from: Blisstree

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

]]> We’ve all heard of sleep apnea. In the last few years especially, this disease has been talked about in great detail. But there is another sleep-related disease which may also be affecting your ability to get some shut-eye. That disease is upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).

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UARS happens when “something is slowing or blocking air in the nasal passages” and you can’t get enough air. Having a stuffed nose or even the way your tongue is positioned in your mouth may contribute to this. If you have trouble breathing, your body doesn’t let you sleep as soundly as normally.
If you believe you might have this, see your doctor. In a French study, half the women with “chronic insomnia and daytime fatigue” were found to have some type of UARS. Often a Breath Right strip will help with this.

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Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

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Women Experience Atypical Heart Symptoms

]]> While most of us are aware that pain or pressure in the chest is a symptom of a heart attack, not many women realize that female heart attack symptoms can be different. While chest pain may be a symptom, women are also likely to have atypical heart attack symptoms.

_two_stethoscopes_3Heart Attack Symptoms for Females:

• Pain in one or both arms, upper back, neck, jaw, or stomach
• Discomfort or pressure in the chest
• Nausea or vomiting
• Trouble breathing
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Inability to sleep
• Unusual fatigue
• Paleness or clammy skin
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
(Source: Sister to Sister: The Women’s Heart Health Foundation)

If you suspect you’re suffering from a heart attack, it’s extremely important to get immediate attention. Some women hesitate, fearing embarrassment if they’re wrong. You doctor won’t be upset with you! Doctors would rather diagnose you with heartburn or some other minor disorder instead of a heart attack.

Visit Sister to Sister: The Women’s Heart Health Foundation to learn more about their upcoming Screen 4 challenge.

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