Respiratory Health
Asthma Medications: How to Control Your Symptoms
Most asthma medications are inhaled directly into the airways. This is different from swallowing a pill or getting an injection.
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Respiratory Health
Asthma Flare-Ups: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An asthma flare-up — also called an acute asthma episode or exacerbation — is a period when asthma symptoms get progressively …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Heart Arrhythmia in Children: Causes & Treatment
A heart arrhythmia is any change to the heart’s normal, steady rhythm. A child’s heart may beat too fast, too slow, or skip beats …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Coronary Angioplasty: What Canadians Need to Know
Coronary angioplasty is also called percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The word “percutaneous” simply means …
Sexual Health & STDs
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Most Common STIs in Canada
Sexually transmitted infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. They pass from person to person through body fluids …
Pediatric Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Signs, Types & Treatment
Autism spectrum disorder is not a single condition. It is an umbrella term for several related developmental conditions.
Pediatric Health
Rett Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Rett syndrome affects how the brain controls movement, communication, breathing, and emotion.
Digestive Health
Aerophagia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Aerophagia comes from the Greek words for “air” and “eating.” It happens when a person swallows excess air, usually during meals …