5 Signs of Lung Problems (Pulmonary Diseases)
There are several different types of lungs problems but all affect lung function to some degree. This means that the movement of air through the lungs and the exchange of >> Read More ...
Lungs and Airways
Chest Infection – Symptoms, Contagious, Causes, Spread, Treatment
What is a chest infection? A chest infection usually refers to an infection of the lower respiratory tract (trachea, bronchi) and/or lungs. The term chest infection can be misleading. Firstly the lower respiratory tract and lungs are not the only organs in the chest. Secondly the term is sometimes incorrectly used to >> Read More ...
7 Signs of Pneumonia (Mild to Severe Lung Infection)
With air flowing in and out of the airways and lungs on a constant basis, a range of different substances and germs in the environment can also enter to irritate, infect and damage the respiratory organs. This can lead to various respiratory diseases that affect the airway and/or lungs. Once such disease is pneumonia. It >> Read More ...
6 Signs of Tuberculosis (TB) and Tests for Diagnosis
Tuberculosis is a serious health problem globally but uncommon in most developed countries. There has been a steady decline in tuberculosis cases in the United States and the disease causes less than 600 deaths a year. Nevertheless tuberculosis is still a global health concern as the disease can be easily spread and the >> Read More ...
Whistling Sounds When Breathing – Reason and Causes
The movement of air in and out of the lungs and airways causes a sound that we refer to as the breathing sounds or respiratory sounds. When inhaling, the air flowing from the environment into the lungs or mouth, down the airways and to the lungs is known as the inspiratory or inhalation respiratory sound. Air flowing out >> Read More ...
5 Signs of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Tests
Some studies have revealed that COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) may affect as many as 1 out of 10 Americans. The exact incidence is unknown since this is a condition that often goes undiagnosed and is undertreated. Nevertheless it is a serious and debilitating disease which primarily affects smokers. In fact >> Read More ...