New ALS Device For Breathing Easier, Longer
Building a home with his own hands. That was the dream of a man named Ernie Lorenz. But symptoms of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, made it difficult for Ernie to hold a hammer. The disease was also...
View ArticleSubglottic Stenosis: Gasping for Air (pkg)
You have asthma. That’s what many people diagnosed with a condition called subglottic stenosis hear from their doctors. They may get misdiagnosed because it’s very rare, and it causes your airway to...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Radio: COPD & Mindfulness
Miss the show? Here's the podcast: Mayo Clinic Radio Full Show 6-7-14 44min mp3 Dr. John Wald joined us to discuss the new HealthKit that Apple unveiled at the WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC)...
View ArticleTrying to Catch Your Breath? What’s Normal and When to See Your Doctor
Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. Although healthy people occasionally may experience shortness of breath, especially in extreme temperatures, after running up a...
View ArticleMayo Mindfulness: How mindfulness helps you live in the moment
If you've heard of or read about mindfulness — a form of meditation — you might be curious about how to practice it. Find out how to do mindfulness exercises and how they might benefit you. What is...
View ArticleMayo Mindfulness: Reconnecting with and nurturing yourself
Mindfulness is the act of being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling at every moment — without interpretation or judgment. Spending too much time planning, problem-solving, daydreaming,...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: When asthma attacks
Asthma is a lung condition that causes swelling of the airways. It can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. It's the most common chronic disease among...
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