Overview Asthma in its severe form can make breathing difficult, affect daily activities and diminish quality-of-life for the patient. In…
Pulmonary Hypertension, as the name implies, is a condition marked by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs,…
The simple answer to this question is – both! Both heart and lung conditions can cause shortness of breath, technically…
Hot weather in general, and summer especially, can be a testing time for people. Managing the heat and humidity, especially…
The respiratory system sustains life and is critical to the health and well-being of an individual. Respiratory disease is a…
What is Dyspnea (shortness of Breath)? Oxygen is the life-source for all living beings and is supplied to the body…
The fact that smoking, in any form, is injurious to health has been known for decades. From simple discoloration of…
What is COPD? COPD or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease. Signs and symptoms may not be apparent…
What is chronic cough? If you have a severe cough that has lasted for more than 7-8 weeks, you could…
Bronchiectasis is a word that most people will not be familiar with, but it describes a very common medical condition…