Concord Health Management Corporation

01/06/2026

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited genetic disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up, primarily clogging the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, leading to breathing problems, infections, and digestive issues by blocking ducts and pathways.

It’s caused by a faulty gene (CFTR) that controls salt and water movement, and while there’s no cure, treatments like physical therapy, medicines, and specialized nutrition have significantly improved life expectancy, with many living into adulthood.

Symptoms range from mild to severe and can include persistent cough, greasy stools, poor growth, salty skin, and wheezing, with diagnosis often through newborn screening, gene, or sweat tests.



📷 Healthline

01/02/2026

San Antonio Office of Emergency Management would like to remind you to keep warm during these winter months and has created a series of videos in ASL with some helpful information to protect yourself, your family, and your home.

San Antonio Office of Emergency Management would like to remind you to keep warm during these winter months and has created a series of videos in ASL with some helpful information to protect yourself, your family, and your home. https://sat.ahasalerts.com/Winter.aspx

12/29/2025

What is POTS?

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system causing an excessive increase in heart rate (tachycardia) when standing, leading to symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, and fainting due to blood pooling in the lower body and poor blood flow to the brain. It’s a form of dysautonomia affecting involuntary functions (heart rate, blood pressure), often hitting younger women, and managed with hydration, salt, compression, and exercise.

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12/25/2025

Sending you warm wishes for a Merry Christmas 🎄

12/23/2025

Here are examples of different types of headaches.

Headaches are caused by many factors, including stress, dehydration, poor sleep, eye strain, diet (alcohol, caffeine, processed foods), and muscle tension, leading to common types like tension headaches or migraines, which involve brain chemical changes. They can also signal underlying issues like infections, high blood pressure, or medication side effects, so identifying your specific triggers through a headache diary is key to managing them.



📷 Advanced Headache Center

12/17/2025

Here are some health benefits for women, men and children from taking magnesium supplements.



📷 Viridian Health

12/12/2025

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, leading to sudden vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain; it’s often called the “stomach flu” but isn’t related to influenza, spreading easily through contaminated food/water, surfaces, or close contact, with most people recovering in 1-3 days but needing hydration to prevent dehydration, especially the vulnerable.

12/02/2025

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. It is a long-term condition that gets worse over time and includes conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Common symptoms are shortness of breath, a chronic cough with mucus, and wheezing. The main cause is long-term exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke, but others include air pollution and workplace fumes.

Symptoms
-Shortness of breath, especially with activity
-Chronic cough (sometimes with phlegm)
-Wheezing or a whistling sound when breathing
-Chest tightness
-Fatigue

Causes
-Smoking is the leading cause in the United States, but other inhaled irritants can also contribute.
-Secondhand smoke
-Air pollution
-Chemical fumes and dust from the environment or workplace
-Rarely, a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Treatment and management
There is no cure for COPD, but it can be managed with treatment.
-Avoid triggers: Quitting smoking is critical, and avoiding air pollution and other irritants is also important.
-Medications: Inhalers, nebulizers, or pills can help relax the airways and reduce inflammation.
-Pulmonary rehabilitation: A program that includes supervised exercise, education on managing the disease, and breathing techniques.
-Vaccinations: Getting vaccines for the flu and pneumonia can help prevent infections that can worsen symptoms

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12/01/2025

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the advanced stage of HIV infection where the virus has severely weakened the immune system. At this point, the body can’t fight off infections and certain cancers that a healthy immune system normally could. It’s preventable and treatable with proper medical care.

📷 NIAID

11/28/2025

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It is characterized by severe coughing fits that can last for weeks or months and may be accompanied by a high-pitched “whooping” sound as the person gasps for air. While it can be serious for all ages, it is particularly dangerous and potentially fatal for infants.



📷 CDC
Text: Cleveland Clinic, Medline Plus and Stanford Children’s Health

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃

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