Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
What Is COPD?...Some people in this community also have COPD. It’s a disease that affects the lungs and may cause shortness of breath. So...reactions3comments
What Are Common Warning Signs of Heart Failure?...If you have been diagnosed with heart failure (HF), your healthcare team will teach you how to manage your condition. Each person...
What Is Heart Failure?...Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome with physiological signs and symptoms that develop when the heart is not functioning properly. A...
Acute Versus Chronic Heart Failure...A healthy heart pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. When the heart is not able to do its job, this is known...
Community Views: Unexpected Symptoms of Heart Failure...When dealing with heart failure (HF), it can be difficult to be prepared for each symptom that may arise. Many symptoms of...reactions5comments
What Are Common Symptoms of Heart Failure?...It is important to recognize the common signs of heart failure. Symptoms associated with heart failure may not be the sign of...
Flu vs. RSV vs. COVID-19: Symptoms, Differences, and Treatment...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect...reactionscomments
RSV in the News...As the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like...reactions4comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions11comments
What’s in My Pre-Packed Hospital "Go Bag"...When you are chronically ill, you will likely have seasons where you are constantly running around between different doctors appointments. At times...reactions8comments
Finding a Balance: Enjoying Asian Cuisine on a Low-Sodium Diet...Food is a huge part of our lives, bringing comfort, joy, and social connection. For those with heart failure, however, diet undergoes...reactionscomments
Barostim Therapy for Heart Failure: What You Need to Know...We recently had a question about Barostim from a community member. I will be honest – I had never heard that term...reactions7comments
Spreading Awareness for Heart Failure...It is so important to raise awareness about heart failure and other heart-related conditions. Our Health Leaders have written many articles about...reactionscomments
Emerging Heart Failure Research...Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition where the heart does not pump properly. The heart may not fill with enough blood...
How Is Heart Failure Treated?...Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome resulting from a structural and/or functional problem with the heart that can limit its...
Beta-Blockers...Beta-blockers are a type of drug prescribed for people with systolic heart failure (HF). Beta-blockers can be used by people with systolic...
What Are Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices?...Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) is sometimes recommended by your cardiologist when medications have been unable to relieve symptoms of heart failure (HF)...
Pacemaker Offers a New Lease On Life...Here's a brief update on my treatment for heart failure. My original heart failure was on 7/10/2010. I spent 4 days in...reactionscomments
The Importance Of Family Support...I have been reading through the posts this morning. I found it enlightening to read how many people posting had the support...reactionscomments