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Chest Remedies

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: May 11, 2006

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Click on a chest condition below to learn about natural remedies and alternative therapies for that condition.

Acne

Acne is a very common skin disorder that is characterized by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and/or clogged pores.

Allergies

Allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever, can cause a runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and facial pressure and pain.

Asthma

Asthma symptoms include wheezing or shortness of breath, frequent coughing, chest tightness or pain, and waking at night with coughing.

Diabetes

Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder characterized by dark, velvety skin in body folds, such as the armpits. It is frequently found in people with diabetes.

Colds and flu Sores

The common cold is an upper respiratory infection that can cause a runny nose, congestion, cough, sneezing, and sore throat. The flu virus also affects the respiratory system, causing fatigue, chills and sweats, dry cough, headache, body aches and pain, fever and nasal congestion.

Eczema

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that cause swelling, red, and itchy skin on areas of the chest. There are many different causes and forms of eczema.

Heartburn

Heartburn can result in chest pain, especially when lying down, difficulty swallowing, coughing, wheezing, asthma, sore throat, hoarseness, or regurgitation of food and sour liquid.

Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are feelings of warmth in the chest, shoulders, neck and head. Hot flashes can cause sweating and skin flushing or blotches in the chest, neck, and arms.

Sinus Congestion

Chronic sinus congestion, or chronic sinusitis, is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. It can cause persistent coughing.

Created 05/10/06
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