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2024 - 7 - 14

Shocking Revelation: Coughing Causing Social Anxiety

abusive relationships - airport outages - coughing anxiety - crossword puzzles - headaches - ocean pollution - poker - satellites

Find out why a persistent cough is leading to social anxiety in this intriguing article! #SocialAnxiety #Cough

In a recent advice column, a letter writer expressed their struggle with persistent coughing that escalates when they talk too long or too loudly, causing social anxiety. Could this unique issue be affecting more people than we realize? Meanwhile, another reader seeks advice from Carolyn Hax on whether to disclose to her sister the real reason behind their strained relationship – an abusive brother-in-law. Family dynamics and tough decisions come into play in this emotional dilemma.

Delving into medical mysteries, we uncover the story of Patti Glover, whose life was turned upside down by debilitating 'ice pick' headaches misdiagnosed as migraines. A new doctor's question leads to a breakthrough, shedding light on the importance of thorough medical examinations. On a different note, BWI airport faced chaos with a temporary power outage, leaving passengers stranded on planes and in the terminal, adding to the woes of travel mishaps.

Intriguingly, the connection between physical symptoms and mental health highlights the complexity of human experiences. Understanding the impact of unexplained headaches and abusive relationships can lead to better support systems and healthcare interventions, emphasizing the need for empathy and awareness in society.

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Asking Eric: Persistent coughing causes social anxiety (The Washington Post)

If this letter writer talks too long or too loudly, they can't stop coughing for a while.

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Carolyn Hax: Does sister need to know her abusive husband is why ... (The Washington Post)

Her sister is sad they don't spend time together. Should she be honest that her abusive brother-in-law is the reason?

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Medical Mysteries: Shattering 'ice pick' headaches upended her life (The Washington Post)

Patti Glover was knocked sideways by headaches that felt like an ice pick and had been misattributed to migraines. Then a new doctor asked a key question.

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BWI airport suffers temporary power outage, officials say (The Washington Post)

Power went out for a time Saturday at BWI Marshall Airport, stranding passengers on grounded airplanes and in the terminal.

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Satellites could be put to work tracking ocean trash (The Washington Post)

Even satellites that haven't been designed to detect floating trash could be useful in the battle against a rising tide of ocean pollution, researchers say.

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Analysis | Solution to Evan Birnholz's July 14 crossword, 'Captain ... (The Washington Post)

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