Early Signs of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths and is the second most frequently diagnosed type of cancer (after skin cancer), according to the American Cancer Society. Most people …
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Pneumonia and Preventive Measures
Pneumonia is a kind of pulmonary infection caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. This condition is characterized by the inflammation and swelling of the airways of your lungs, making …
How Do You Stop Sleepwalking?
Sleepwalking, also formally called somnambulism, is a disorder that causes people to get up, walk, and do complex things while they are still asleep. It happens much more frequently in children than …
What to Do if You or Your Child Has an Asthma Attack
An asthma attack can be cause for alarm, whether it’s happening to you or to your child – especially if it’s never happened before. But if this does happen, …
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension is a lung disorder where the blood pressure increases in the pulmonary arteries in the lungs due to a narrowing of blood vessels. This narrowing of the …
Dangers of Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is defined as a hypersensitivity to something after the body has been sensitized to it, thereby causing an immune-system reaction upon exposure. Anaphylactic shock is a severe, sometimes …
Symptoms of Bronchitis
Every year, more than 8 million Americans are diagnosed with bronchitis, making it a very common illness. Bronchitis causes inflammation in the lining of the bronchial tubes. The bronchial …
How Can I Get My Allergies Diagnosed?
Allergies are one of the most common chronic condition, and it is estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer some type of allergy every year. Allergies refer to the …
What to Do When Your Cough Won’t Go Away
This may come as a surprise, but coughing is an entirely normal bodily reflex. The primary function of a cough is to rid your body of irritants. This may …
Treating Asthma
For anyone experiencing an asthma flare up, there is nothing more terrifying than not being able to breathe. Even for someone who has learned to manage their symptoms, a …