Pulmonary toilet refers to the treatments and therapies used to remove mucus, secretions, and other obstructions from the airways in order to improve lung function and prevent respiratory problems. It is critical for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, or are recovering from surgery. It is performed by: Pulmonary toilet is…
Read MoreIn asthma, the immune system in our airway develops an allergic response to the allergens in the environment like cold air, pollen, dust, mites, smoke and etc. The airway becomes inflamed and swollen which makes them narrow and hence this makes breathing difficult, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Steroids are a type…
Read MoreSleep apnoea is a condition in which a person’s breathing periodically stops and restarts while sleeping. This occurs when the airway becomes obstructed or when the brain fails to send the appropriate breathing signals. It can cause poor sleep quality, loud snoring, and daytime fatigue, even after a full night’s sleep. If left untreated, it…
Read MoreOxygen 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 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 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 MoreHow 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.…
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