Introduction As much as traveling to high altitudes brings life time experience of unique site seeing and adventures, they bring about potential health risks that can lead to a medical emergency. As the person ascends high, the body loses is capability to adapt to such extreme changes in the atmosphere. A high altitude is defined…
Read MoreHere are common misconceptions between the common cold and the flu: Flu and cold viruses are the same The flu is caused by influenza viruses, but the common cold can be caused by a variety of viruses, most notably rhinoviruses. The flu is just a bad cold Both are viral infections, but caused by distinct…
Read MoreThe flu vaccination is the best way to prevent getting sick with the flu as we approach a season when it is common. Influenza virus (strain A or B type) is the cause of the illness commonly referred to as “flu.” The virus enters your body through your nose, throat, and lungs, where it can…
Read MoreA time to bring attention to the challenges faced by individuals living with this progressive and often debilitating lung disease. Pulmonary fibrosis is a disorder in which the lung tissues scar, stiffening the lungs and making breathing more difficult. The condition progresses, causing significant respiratory problems and a lower quality of life. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis…
Read MoreBackground: The air in the atmosphere has 21 % oxygen. When we breathe the oxygen in the air is delivered through the breathing channels called bronchi and absorbed into the blood through tiny air sacs in the lungs called alveoli. It subsequently is delivered by blood to all the organs of the body. Oxygen is…
Read MoreIn 2023, people who received the updated Covid vaccine covering the new Covid-19 variant saw greater protection against illness and hospitalization than those who did not. To date, hundreds of millions of people have safely received a COVID-19 vaccine under the most intense vaccine safety monitoring in United States history. CDC recommends everyone ages 6…
Read MoreCold weather causes pneumonia Fact: Bacteria, viruses, fungus, and the inhalation of foreign substances cause pneumonia. Cold weather itself does not cause pneumonia, but respiratory infections occur more commonly during winter months. Going outside with wet hair can lead to pneumonia Fact: Being cold or wet does not cause pneumonia. It is contracted through…
Read MoreWorld Lung Cancer Day, is observed annually on 1st of August. The aim of this event is to raise awareness about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2024, the emphasis is on early detection, novel therapies, and the value of preventive measures. This year’s theme, “Breathe Easy: Advancing Early Detection and…
Read MoreAnxiety and asthma are interconnected, such that one may potentially exacerbate the other. Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, can be significantly influenced by psychological factors. Anxiety, marked by excessive worry and fear, can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms. How Anxiety Affects Asthma Anxiety can cause hyperventilation,…
Read MoreMillions of people worldwide lose their lives to lung cancer every year, making it the primary cause of cancer-related fatalities globally. Patients with lung cancer still have a poor prognosis even with advances in treatment, mostly because of late-stage diagnosis. Improving survival rates and treatment results requires early identification. Lung cancer is generally asymptomatic in…
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