Oxygen therapy is an important treatment for those suffering from lung disorders because it helps to improve oxygen levels in the blood when the lungs can no longer absorb and transport oxygen effectively. It is widely recommended to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and severe asthma. Why is oxygen therapy necessary?…
Read MoreIt can be difficult to distinguish between an allergic rhinitis and a regular cold when you have runny nose, congestion, and sneezing. While the symptoms of the two disorders are similar, there are notable differences in their aetiology, durations, and therapies. Cause: Common Cold: Caused by viruses, primarily rhinoviruses, which spread via airborne droplets or…
Read MoreA post-infectious cough is a persistent cough that occurs following a respiratory infection, such as a cold, flu, or bronchitis. While the original infection has resolved, the cough may last for weeks or even months, creating discomfort and stress. Causes Post-infectious coughs are often caused by inflammation or irritation in the airways that persists after…
Read MoreLung fibrosis, also known as pulmonary fibrosis (PF), is a chronic lung condition marked by scarring of lung tissues, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. Over time, tightened lungs become less efficient at transferring oxygen to the bloodstream, resulting in symptoms such as shortness of breath, chronic dry cough, exhaustion, and chest pain. Patients with…
Read MoreIntroduction 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…
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