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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.
Pneumonia often starts with symptoms that resemble a cold or flu, but it can quickly become serious – even life-threatening if left untreated. Recognizing the warning signs early can make all the difference in your recovery. Let's dive into what you need to know about this common but potentially dangerous respiratory infection. Understanding Pneumonia and Its […]
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People often mix up a cold and runny nose with an allergy because these two conditions share almost the exact same symptoms. It is no wonder that people are confused when it comes to colds and allergies, however, they must know that these two are very different from each other, especially in terms of what […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • Feb 12, 2023
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 […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • Feb 11, 2023
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 […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 18, 2023
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 […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Aug 15, 2024
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, […]
Reviewed by Martha Juco, MD • Feb 15, 2023
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 […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Jul 26, 2024
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 […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 08, 2023
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 […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 23, 2023
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 […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 23, 2023
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, […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Mar 18, 2023
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