Capitol Medical Center
Founded by Dr. Thelma Navarrete-Clemente, Mr. Luis C. Clemente and a handful of her contemporaries in the medical profession.
Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center
Founded on October 7, 2009, Health Global International, Inc. Doing business under the name and style of Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center was made a reality by the collective efforts of the founders of Health Global International, Inc., whose principal objective is to operate a facility with utmost competence while attending to the growing demand for quality medical and health care needs of the residents of Quezon City and surrounding areas.
F.E.U. - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Medical Center
The Institute of Medicine, in fact, was an idea conceived as early as the incorporation of Far Eastern University in 1934. Dr. Nicanor Reyes, Sr., founder and first president of FEU, dreamt of an Institute of Medicine in line with his vision of building up FEU, already a pioneer in progressive non-sectarian education, into a school dedicated to help in nation-building in as many areas of service as possible.
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Our lungs and respiratory system help maintain vital bodily functions. This is why it’s important for unto know how to keep it healthy and protect it from illness. Learn all about preserving and boosting your respiratory health, here.
Finding out that you or someone close to you has pulmonary tuberculosis might be overwhelming. Though your doctor will most likely tell you that there is a cure for tuberculosis, it can still be intimidating, especially since you have to strictly follow a regimen. The cure for tuberculosis involves taking several antibiotics for months - sometimes […]
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Those who suffer from asthma must often be cautious about other respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Having asthma increases the risk of getting these infections, and at times, they can lead to serious illness. Reducing the risk of asthmatic bronchitis and other illnesses, plus learning how to treat the condition, is an important […]
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Chronic bronchitis is a serious condition that, unlike regular bronchitis, doesn't go away and gets worse over time. How exactly do you deal with this condition? Is taking cough syrup for chronic bronchitis enough? Or are there better types of medication? What Is Chronic Bronchitis? Bronchitis is when a person's bronchi, or tubes that connect the airways […]
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Our everyday lives revolve around this natural process. Employing proper breathing techniques can help reduce shortness of breath and ensure sufficient oxygen to your working muscles. What is a helpful breathing exercise for chronic bronchitis? Find out here. What Is Chronic Bronchitis? Chronic bronchitis refers to bronchial inflammation that lasts for a long time. This disease is […]
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People know of emphysema as one of the most common respiratory diseases out there. But, what makes subcutaneous emphysema different from the usual emphysema people are familiar with. Does it have the same causes and airborne irritants? What are the signs and symptoms leading to it? How can treatment take place? Find out here. Subcutaneous Emphysema, […]
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Gas exchange, the process where our body takes in oxygen from the air we breathe and releases carbon dioxide, happens in the lungs, particularly in the capillaries of little sacs called alveoli. People with emphysema have damaged alveoli. And when destroyed, alveoli can form into air-filled spaces called bullae1. Learn more about bullous emphysema here. What […]
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When it comes to lung diseases, everyone has a common notion that they cause you to cough hard and bad. While it may be true in most cases, inflammation can take place in specific parts of the lungs that may be of different severity. Thus, these require different management and treatments such as for allergic […]
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Chances are, you've heard anecdotes like this before: “I had asthma when I was a child. But now that I’m older, I don’t get asthma attacks anymore. I guess I’m cured.” We’ve all heard similar stories, but is it really possible? Are there ways on how to cure asthma? Can you outgrow asthma? Can it […]
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When you have asthma and you’re fighting to breathe, your medicine for asthma attack is your lifeline. But not all asthmatics have the same meds. Some medicines are for prevention, while others specifically treat asthma attacks. Other medicines can even be taken in different ways. What are the medicines for asthma attacks that you need […]
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Most people consider asthma as an onset disease that normally takes place in the developing years of a child. However, adult asthma, or adult-onset asthma, cases are on the rise. This article sums up all you need to know about it and how you can manage asthma as an adult. Identifying Adult-Onset Asthma Contrary to popular belief, […]
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If there’s one COVID-19 symptom most people are worried about, it’s difficulty of breathing. Labored breathing, which may result in low blood oxygen levels (less than 95 SPO2) necessitates a trip to the emergency room and might even lead to intensive care unit confinement and ventilator use. Out of fear, many people want to have […]
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