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.
Philippine Heart Center
The Philippine Heart Center is the leader in upholding the highest standards of cardiovascular care, a self-reliant institution responsive to the health needs of the Filipino people by 2022.
Friendly Care Clinic
FriendlyCare was founded based on extensive research studies and statistics facilitated by USAID during its conception stage. It is designed to serve the unmet needs of the market lodged in between the expensive private health care services and crowded public health facilities with focus on reproductive health including family planning.
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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.
Is it really possible to quit smoking? Smoking causes harm to nearly every organ in the body and to overall health1. However, 19% of adults in the Philippines smoke an average of 11 cigarettes per day2. The good news is people can stop. There are many aids to quitting, such as counseling, pharmacologic intervention, or a combination […]
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Why do we need to breathe?
Our bodies need oxygen. Your lungs deliver oxygen to your body through the bloodstream, where it travels to various tissues and organs. Breathing also removes carbon dioxide by releasing it into the air when we exhale.
What is the nasal cavity?
The nasal cavity is the space inside your nose. The nasal cavity is divided into nasal passages, which are lined with a mucous membrane. Each time you breathe and air passes through, these passages make the air moist before it goes to the lungs. The nasal cavity also has tiny hairs that help filter the air, blocking dirt and dust.
What does the respiratory system do?
The air we breathe contains oxygen, which is exchanged for a waste gas called carbon dioxide once your cells receive oxygen. Your bloodstream carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs where it exhaled, removed from your blood stream. This process is called gas exchange. Besides gas exchange, our respiratory system also performs other roles, including: - Regulating the temperature of the air, and moisturizing it to reach proper humidity level - Filtering the air and protecting your body from harmful substances through coughing, sneezing, or swallowing - Supporting your sense of smell
How does the diaphragm’s movement cause air to go in and out of the lungs?
When you breathe in, your diaphragm flattens and becomes smaller while your chest cavity swells up. This creates a vacuum that pulls air into your lungs. When you breathe out, air is forced out of the lungs, shrinking the chest cavity and returning to its dome-like shape.
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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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Emphysema, one of the features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a progressive respiratory condition. It involves damaged alveoli, the air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. People with emphysema often experience shortness of breath, cough with phlegm, fatigue, and vulnerability to respiratory infections. To date, there’s still no emphysema cure, but […]
Fact Checked by • Oct 15, 2021
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 […]
Fact Checked by • Oct 12, 2021
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 attack 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 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 Asthma Contrary to popular belief, asthma can strike […]
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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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For most people, getting the flu isn't such a big deal. After all, our body can naturally fight off this infection, and people get better in about a week or so. But still, a lot of people want to try out flu home remedies to help them recover faster or manage the symptoms better. Effective Flu […]
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Stress is an inevitable part of life. And during stressful times, some may experience symptoms of hyperventilation. It is important to know these symptoms to provide immediate aid for anyone who is hyperventilating. Hyperventilation, or overbreathing, can lead to low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood and make you feel faint or light-headed. What Is […]
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