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Unlike countries, regions and states, there are no specific boundaries for air pollution. If the outdoor air quality is too bad, it can trigger far-reaching health effects on you and your close ones.
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Respiratory infections are among the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages. They occur when harmful viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms invade the respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, airways, and lungs. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options can help in managing these infections effectively and prevent complications.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease refers to a collection of chronic lung conditions that limit the airways and cause difficulties with breathing. More than 97% of all COPD-related deaths occur in people older than age 64. Moreover, COPD affects women more often than men, but men and women die as a result of COPD at about equal rates.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to pulmonary diseases that block airflow from the lungs and cause breathing difficulties. Damage to the lung tissue over time causes physical changes in the lungs and the airways become clogged with thick mucus. Compliance (the ability of the lung tissue to expand) becomes weakened because of this lung tissue damage. This weakened compliance or elasticity of the lungs means that oxygen cannot get to the air spaces where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs in the lung.
Breathing problems have become increasingly common due to rising pollution, respiratory infections, and lifestyle related health conditions. While occasional breathlessness after exertion may not be serious, persistent shortness of breath should always be addressed. If you frequently feel breathless, struggle to breathe while lying down, or wake up suddenly at night gasping for air, it may be a sign of pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema occurs when fluid builds up in the lungs and interferes with normal breathing. When this happens, the lungs cannot supply enough oxygen to the bloodstream, which can lead to serious complications if left untreated. In this blog, we will explain pulmonary edema symptoms, pulmonary edema causes, pulmonary edema treatment, risk factors, diagnosis, and prevention in simple and easy-to-understand language.
Winter is upon us and so is the “annual allergy fest”. If you suffer from prolonged episodes of itchy or watery eyes, stuffy nose, congestion, cough, irritated skin and mild to a severe headache, then beware. You might be at risk of falling prey to allergies. Do you know why allergies aggravate in winters?
You’ve been smoking for quite some time now and want to quit? Don’t know how? Here’s what you can do…Addictions are difficult to quit but NOT IMPOSSIBLE! If you have decided to be in control of your body rather than becoming a slave to tobacco for life, you are already on the right path.
Smoking is harmful! Period. Smoking is known to be the number one cause of preventable diseases and deaths worldwide. It is also considered to be the topmost cause for people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. Smoking cigarettes regularly transforms normal cells into cancer cells leading to a host of health issues, which if not controlled can prove to be life-threatening in the long run.
