How Long It Takes for Lungs to Heal After Pneumonia?
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It causes inflammation of the air sacs...
Read moreHow to Stop Wheezing Quickly?
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Wheezing is a sign and symptom of ailments that lead to airway obstruction. A wheeze is defined as a melodic,...
Read moreHow to Manage Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea)
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
Shortness of breath, also called, dyspnea, is an incredibly uncomfortable condition. The term “dyspnea” is derived from the Greek words...
Read more9 Possible Causes of Rapid Shallow Breathing (Tachypnea)
By Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan, MBBS, MD
A normal breathing rate is 8–16 breaths per minute at rest for adults. However, in infants, a breathing rate of...
Read morePneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Home Remedies
By Andrea Walker, FNP-BC, RN
If you are sneezing, wheezing, coughing and running a high fever, then it is quite likely that you have come...
Read more10 Ways to Manage Cough Variant Asthma
By Catherine Voght, RN, MSN, MBA, APRN-BC
CVA is a milder form of asthma. Children are more likely than adults to have this type of asthma. This...
Read moreCough Variant Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Catherine Voght, RN, MSN, MBA, APRN-BC
Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a subtype of asthma, which presents solely with a cough without any other symptoms such...
Read more9 Natural Remedies for Bronchitis Treatment
By Jennifer Cumberland, BSN, RN
Bronchitis can stem from an infection or the inhalation of irritants, which can irritate the bronchial lining and cause it...
Read moreBronchitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
By Jennifer Cumberland, BSN, RN
Bronchitis is the inflammation, swelling, or infection of the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from the lungs. (1)...
Read moreWhat Causes Emphysema and How to Treat It
By Brittany Duchene, MD
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in which the part of the lungs that allows oxygen...
Read morePneumonia: Types, Symptoms, and Dietary Changes
By Shantanu Singh, MD
Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that causes irritation and inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs. This may involve...
Read moreAsthma: Diagnosis and Medical Treatment
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Intermittent inflammation in the airways is known as asthma, which causes chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. There...
Read moreHow I Overcame Lung Cancer
My diagnosis of lung cancer came as a sudden blow when I was least expecting it. It was devastating to...
Read moreHow to Detect COPD and Treat It, According to a Pulmonologist
By Reza Ronaghi, MD
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and consists of two disease processes: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. By definition, chronic bronchitis is...
Read moreMy Journey Battling Lung Cancer
Living with lung cancer is one of the hardest battles one can fight, but it has made me stronger than...
Read moreWhat Causes Chronic Bronchitis and Why It Gets Worse at Night
By Milan Patel, MD
The air that you breathe in or out travels throughout the respiratory system via an expansive web of respiratory tubes...
Read moreSarcoidosis: Lifestyle Changes and Complications
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Sarcoidosis often leads to the development of abnormal masses in the skin and even inside the body. The management of...
Read moreSarcoidosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Diagnosis
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Sarcoidosis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder characterized by the accumulation of granulomas in various body tissues. Granulomas are clusters of...
Read morePneumothorax (Collapsed Lung): Causes and How to Treat It
By Milan Patel, MD
Pneumothorax is a condition in which air leaks outside of the lungs and collects in the pleural space between the...
Read moreCOVID-19 Pregnancy Advice by a Gynecologist
By Joy Baker, MD
Disclaimer: Information about SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, is evolving daily. My opinions expressed here are solely my own and are...
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