Skin Conditions
Erythema Multiforme: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Erythema multiforme is a skin reaction, not a contagious disease. It typically causes round, target-like spots that appear on both …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Respiratory Health
Asbestosis: Causes, Symptoms & What Canadians Should Know
Asbestosis is a type of lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis. It belongs to a group of conditions known as pneumoconioses — lung …
Respiratory Health
Acute Severe Asthma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Acute severe asthma is the most dangerous stage of an asthma episode. During this stage, the airways become so narrow and inflamed …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your heart muscle normally stretches and relaxes with every heartbeat. In restrictive cardiomyopathy, the muscle loses this …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Tests
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) occurs when the heart muscle grows thicker than it should.
Sexual Health & STDs
Chancroid: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Chancroid is an STI that causes open, painful sores — called ulcers — on the genitals or around the anal area.
Sexual Health & STDs
Anal Sex Risks: What Canadians Need to Know
Understanding anal sex risks is an important part of making informed decisions about your sexual health.
