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Adams Opens Cooling Center for Residents - WUPE

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Adams Opens Cooling Center for Residents - WUPE Adams Opens Cooling Center for Residents - WUPE Posted: 28 Jun 2021 02:30 PM PDT As the National Weather Service extends their 'Heat Advisory" through tomorrow at 8pm, the Town of Adams has opened a cooling center for residents. The center was authorized by the Town of Adams Emergency Management and announced on the town's Facebook page. The cooling center is located at the Adams Visitors Center on Hoosac Street. According to the post the center will be open and staffed for as long a deemed necessary.  The National Weather Service is calling for the heat and humidity to continue through Wednesday. Thursday's forecast is currently calling for showers and a high in the upper 70s. The complete NWS forecast is below… Tonight A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight with a low around 69. Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. A chance of showers and thun...

Wheezing when lying down: Causes, treatments, and more - Medical News Today

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Wheezing when lying down: Causes, treatments, and more - Medical News Today Wheezing when lying down: Causes, treatments, and more - Medical News Today COVID's lingering effects can put the brakes on elective surgeries - FierceBiotech Respiratory Infection RSV Surges in South as Mask Use, Distancing Decline - Medscape Wheezing when lying down: Causes, treatments, and more - Medical News Today Posted: 23 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT Wheezing is a sensation that occurs when a person breathes through obstructed airways. Some people find that their wheezing gets worse when lying down. This can occur because lying down may adversely affect the ability of the chest to rise and fall, making it difficult to breathe. Lying down may also cause problems with mucus drainage from the nose, which could trigger a cough. Wheezing is a common symptom of asthma, allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and obstructive...

What Does It Mean When I Have Green or Yellow Mucus? - Verywell Health

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What Does It Mean When I Have Green or Yellow Mucus? - Verywell Health What Does It Mean When I Have Green or Yellow Mucus? - Verywell Health Posted: 11 May 2018 04:28 AM PDT It's common for mucus to change from clear to white, yellow, or green during a single illness. Many people believe the color of your mucus is an indicator of how sick you are and whether your infection is bacterial or viral, but that's not the case.   Changes in mucus color are a normal part of the natural progression of illness. When germs get into your body and make you sick, one of the first ways your body fights infection is by creating extra mucus to try to flush out the invading pathogen. This early mucus is typically clear. A few days later, your body has sent in immune cells to join the fight, and they can turn the mucus to white or yellow. If bacteria are mixed in as well, the mucus could turn green. But it's important to remember that b...

Chronic Bronchitis: Overview and More - Verywell Health

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Chronic Bronchitis: Overview and More - Verywell Health Chronic Bronchitis: Overview and More - Verywell Health Posted: 23 Jun 2021 12:00 AM PDT Allergic bronchitis actually is not a medical term, although it is sometimes used by people to describe their breathing condition. This article covers chronic bronchitis, which is inflammation/swelling and irritation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the air sacs in the lungs. This can cause mucus to build up and make it harder to take in oxygen and move out carbon dioxide. Unlike acute bronchitis that lasts for a short period, chronic bronchitis occurs at least three months a year for at least two years in a row. Chronic bronchitis falls under the umbrella of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . COPD is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and create ongoing breathing-related problems. Prostock-Studio / Getty Images Symptoms Symptoms often start ...

Disease that killed Lockhart is extremely rare, 100% fatal - KSL.com

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Disease that killed Lockhart is extremely rare, 100% fatal - KSL.com Disease that killed Lockhart is extremely rare, 100% fatal - KSL.com Posted: 17 Jan 2015 12:00 AM PST This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. SALT LAKE CITY — Just before Thanksgiving, former House Speaker Becky Lockhart came down with what she thought was an inner ear infection that made her dizzy and struggle with balance. By Jan. 5, she was hospitalized in critical condition, diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease , a rare and fatal brain disorder that has no cure, no treatment and no mercy for its victims, who experience a rapid onset of symptoms before death. The disease, commonly called CJD, is extremely rare, with only 300 new cases being di...

Coronavirus vs. Cold: A Look at the Symptoms - NBC Chicago

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Coronavirus vs. Cold: A Look at the Symptoms - NBC Chicago Coronavirus vs. Cold: A Look at the Symptoms - NBC Chicago Posted: 29 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT As the list of symptoms for coronavirus continues to evolve, many may be wondering if they have COVID-19 or just a cold. Congestion or a runny nose is now considered a symptom of COVID-19, according to the latest update from the nation's top health agency. That's in addition to several other symptoms previously released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But how does coronavirus differ from the cold? Here's a breakdown of the symptoms for each. Coronavirus Though the CDC says its list does not include all possible symptoms and will continue to be updated as more information related to coronavirus is discovered, the full list of key symptoms currently includes: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or bod...