Aug 13, 2024 · Mastitis is swelling and redness, called inflammation, of breast tissue. It sometimes involves an infection. Besides causing swelling and redness, mastitis causes …

Jun 14, 2024 · Coronary artery disease often develops over many years. Symptoms are from the lack of blood flow to the heart. They may include chest pain and shortness of breath. A …

Apr 24, 2024 · With plugged ears, your eustachian tubes — which run between your middle ear and the back of your nose — become blocked. You may experience a feeling of fullness or …

Aug 18, 2025 · Blocked tear ducts can happen at any age, from birth to adulthood. Causes include: Blockage at birth. Many infants are born with blocked tear ducts. The tear drainage …

Jul 24, 2025 · The goal in treating carotid artery disease is to prevent stroke. Treatment depends on how blocked the carotid arteries are, whether the blockage is causing symptoms, and the …

Jul 24, 2025 · Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries). These clogged blood …

Jun 14, 2024 · Coronary angioplasty and stent placement. This treatment opens clogged blood vessels in the heart. A tiny balloon on a thin tube, called a catheter, is used to widen a clogged …

Aug 29, 2023 · Overview Acute sinusitis causes the spaces inside the nose, known as sinuses, to become inflamed and swollen. Acute sinusitis makes it hard for the sinuses to drain. Mucus …

Aug 18, 2025 · Treatment depends on what's causing the blocked tear duct. More than one approach may be needed to correct the issue. Medicines to fight infection. If infection is …

Sep 20, 2025 · Some people try to remove earwax themselves using a technique called ear candling, also called ear coning. This involves lighting one end of a hollow, cone-shaped …