exacerbations

It is characterized by relapses (called exacerbations) which are then followed by a full or partial disappearance of the symptoms or remissions.

MSDN Blogs 2009

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also suffer from depression or anxiety are at greater risk for symptom attacks, called exacerbations, than those without these conditions, says a new study.

About.com Depression 2008

This choreography is particularly intricate when caring for someone with MS, which can have exacerbations and remissions, dramatically affecting the level of independence from day to day.

Marki Flannery: When It Comes to Home Care, One Size Does Not Fit All (Part 1): Multiple Sclerosis Marki Flannery 2011

Other possible health benefits of eliminating nighttime snacking include less acid reflux, fewer asthma exacerbations, fewer trips to the bathroom, and better nighttime breath—not a health benefit per se, but your sleeping partner might appreciate it!

The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

No wonder federal guidelines extol the "established beneficial effects of LABA for the great majority of patients who require more therapy than low-dose ICS alone to control asthma," and call LABAs a "preferred option" that "improves lung function, decreases symptoms and reduces exacerbations!"

Martha Rosenberg: Are You Taking These Asthma Drugs? Martha Rosenberg 2011

This choreography is particularly intricate when caring for someone with MS, which can have exacerbations and remissions, dramatically affecting the level of independence from day to day.

Marki Flannery: When It Comes to Home Care, One Size Does Not Fit All (Part 1): Multiple Sclerosis Marki Flannery 2011

BZ: We're hopefully preventing health exacerbations or health problems by addressing the sources of it instead of treating the consequences, whether it's housing conditions or inadequate food or all those things.

Erin N. Marcus, M.D.: Low-Income Health Care: Exploring Medical-Legal Partnerships M.D. Erin N. Marcus 2010

This choreography is particularly intricate when caring for someone with MS, which can have exacerbations and remissions, dramatically affecting the level of independence from day to day.

Marki Flannery: When It Comes to Home Care, One Size Does Not Fit All (Part 1): Multiple Sclerosis Marki Flannery 2011

Other possible health benefits of eliminating nighttime snacking include less acid reflux, fewer asthma exacerbations, fewer trips to the bathroom, and better nighttime breath—not a health benefit per se, but your sleeping partner might appreciate it!

The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011

This choreography is particularly intricate when caring for someone with MS, which can have exacerbations and remissions, dramatically affecting the level of independence from day to day.

Marki Flannery: When It Comes to Home Care, One Size Does Not Fit All (Part 1): Multiple Sclerosis Marki Flannery 2011