Respiratory Health

Life can be unpredictable. Luckily, our bodies are designed to be resilient and withstand whatever life throws at us. However, for people with chronic disease or immunodeficiency, this gets a lot harder to do. Infections such as pneumonia become more common and are more difficult to fight off. The pneumonia vaccine for chronic disease and […]

Pneumococcal infections like pneumonia and ear infections are surprisingly common. While these infections are far less common than the cold or flu1, they may result in serious, life-threatening complications. For protection, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has got you covered. Read on to learn more about this vaccine and how it works to protect the young, […]

In 2018, pneumonia caused approximately 56,800 deaths, making it one of the leading causes of deaths in the country1. However, despite the staggering number of cases, common types of pneumonia are easily preventable through vaccination. Thankfully, there are several types of pneumococcal vaccine in the Philippines available from your doctor or local health center. The Types […]

Asthma can be a bummer for kids and parents. It can limit activities that the child can do, and can be dangerous to their health. There is no specific treatment for asthma, but some kids don’t experience it as they grow older. Can asthma go away and come back? Or does it permanently leave a […]

The role that our lungs play in our daily life cannot be overemphasized. Inhaling oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide seems like a simple job, but our lungs do it tirelessly every day without fail. If we add to that all of the air pollution we encounter in our environment, we can see how stressed our […]

Asthma is a disease in which your airways to the lungs become inflamed. The condition makes your airways swell and produce excess mucus which further blocks the airways. The swelling and blockage make it difficult for the air to pass. Every time you breathe, the air first enters your nose, passes through your throat, then the […]

Exercising with Bronchitis: Is it a Bad Idea? A daily workout routine is a great habit for a healthy body and mind. However, is it safe to continue working out when we are ill? Should we lead a normal, active life while we are down with simple health conditions like fever, or perhaps more serious conditions? […]

Asbestosis occurs when asbestos fibers cause scarring in your lungs. These scars limit your breathing and disturb the oxygen’s ability to enter your bloodstream. But before understanding how to treat asbestosis and its long-term effects, let us look at some of the facts, common symptoms, and risk factors of asbestosis. Treating asbestosis: Facts about asbestosis Asbestosis […]

Asthma is a disease that causes inflammation of your lungs and airways, causing difficulty in breathing.  This results in asthma attacks. Even though there is no cure for asthma, you can control the symptoms and prevent future asthma complications. Not every individual with asthma will develop other health conditions or complications, but it is important […]