Question 1

how do i stop my annoying hacking right now?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is never normal.  See your doctor.  He/she will listen to you, perform an examination, and possibly order tests to find out what's wrong.

Question 2

can someone really hack into health records online?

Accepted Answer

Encryption: Computerized health records are usually well protected. However, if emails to and from patients and providers are not encrypted these could be intercepted by someone who has no need to know.

Question 3

why do people develop a smoker's hack? can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Chronic smoking can cause infections such as bronchitis which is inflammation of the large airways causing a buildup of mucus. It can also lead to emphysema and cancers of the respiratory tract. It is essential that you are evaluated &amp; get a full history, physical &amp; workup to determine the cause which may be treatable. Consider enrolling in a smoking cessation program.

Question 4

i have a hack that never stop? what should i do and is it something serious

Accepted Answer

Likely PostViral : It's likely a post viral cough.  It can last up to 2-3 weeks sometimes.  Go see your doctor if you can't stop coughing over 7 days.  Regular Robitussin (guaifenesin) may not be fine.  Also, pertussus is making it way back and baby boomers did not get their tdap booster.  Go see your doctor.

Question 5

what does it mean when you hack up blood?

Accepted Answer

Blood: Depends - it can come from the airways, which sounds like what you are describing, or from the esophagus. If you have had a recent upper respiratory infection then this can be normal. If not however, you should see an M.D. for some more tests and workup .

Question 6

when do i know if someone hacked into my medical records?

Accepted Answer

IT guys: Computer/ it guys should be able to warn you that your medical records are lost or hacked into.

Question 7

my boyfriend is coughing and hacking the second we walk through our front door yet it stops if we leave what might cause this and we have a cat n dog?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: More people are allergic to cats then dogs. This does not mean that it is necessarily the animals. It could be other allergens. Cheap man's test. Don't have him enter the room and bring your cat to him and see what he does. Then do the same for the dog. If neither causes the symptoms it's not the animals and keep looking. If he gets the response then u have to choose between your BF or Pet ;)

Question 8

has anyone hacked into electronic health records?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Anything stored in an electronic format is "hackable".  No system is 100% secure.   That goes the same for other sensitive systems like bank records, federal records, etc.  There are different levels of security though.  Communicating with your doctor through gmail is not as secure as something that is hippa compliant.

Question 9

what does it mean when you hack up mucus with blood?

Accepted Answer

Coughing too hard: Usually when you are coughing hard, you can break small blood vessels from the force and have blood in the mucus. If it is large amounts, this needs to be seen asap.  If it is a little, you need to speak to your physician depending on your medical condition may give you something for the cough.

Question 10

i just stopped smoking. i feel like i have to dry hack. how come?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: First, you might be sick.  However, your lungs cleansing mechanisms are turning back on and you might be playing catch up.

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How do i stop my annoying hacking right now?

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Can someone really hack into health records online?

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Why do people develop a smoker's hack? can it be cured?

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I have a hack that never stop? what should i do and is it something serious

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What does it mean when you hack up blood?

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When do i know if someone hacked into my medical records?

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My boyfriend is coughing and hacking the second we walk through our front door yet it stops if we leave what might cause this and we have a cat n dog?

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Has anyone hacked into electronic health records?

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What does it mean when you hack up mucus with blood?

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I just stopped smoking. i feel like i have to dry hack. how come?

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