How does smoking affect the lungs? Around 500 million microscopic air sacs called alveoli are found in your lungs. These alveoli are reservoirs of the air you breathe and draw oxygen from the air you breathe and expel carbon dioxide. Smoking kills the cells that line these air sacs, which causes them to collapse.…
Read MoreTips on Using an Inhaler for Asthma or COPD The use of a metered-dose inhaler’s (MDI) commonly known as an inhaler appears easy. However, a lot of people end up not using them properly. This leads to less effective treatment and less than optimal relief of symptoms. When you use your inhaler or MDI incorrectly,…
Read MoreIf you have a first- degree family member with asthma, it is more likely that you might develop asthma than someone who has no family history of this beathing disorder. A child is twice as likely to get asthma as someone who does not have a history of the condition in the family. A child’s…
Read MoreWhat are CPAP machines and why are they used in the treatment if Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most frequently prescribed device in the management of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a medical disorder that is not caused by anxiety or insomnia. However, sleep apnea when…
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