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Myocarditis isinflammationof the heart muscle(also called myocardium). Researchers think that it affects 1.5 million people around the world each year. This means that 1 or 2 out of every 10,000 people have it. It can be acute (symptoms last less than 1 month) or chronic (symptoms last m...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).With this lung condition, you can’t exhale the way you usually would, which causes trouble breathing. Chronic bronchitis.This form ofCOPDbrings a long-term wetcough. Emphysema.Lung damage allows air to be trapped in your lungs in this form ofCOPD. ...
What causes lung infection? Why does chronic bronchitis cause edema? Does chronic bronchitis cause shortness of breath? How does chronic bronchitis lead to emphysema? What causes the chronic cough in pneumoconiosis? Does COVID-19 cause acute bronchitis?
"people who are more likely to have severe pneumonias are those of older age, those who have emphysema or other lung diseases and patients who perhaps have decreased immune systems, for various reasons." having a history of stroke or other chronic illnesses also makes people more vulnerable to...
Chronicbronchitisis the most common cause of a persistent cough and is usually due to physical or mechanical causes rather than an infection. In contrast,acutebronchitis is often a result of an upper respiratory tract infection. A cough associated with chronic bronchitis is commonly known as a ‘...
Regular inhalation of dust can also lead to chronic bronchitis. The bronchitis may manifest as a result of a condition called pneumoconiosis, a restrictivelung diseasethat is most associated with those whose occupation forces them to be continually exposed to dust. The disease can vary depending on...
years of age who have certain medical conditions. This vaccine is now also recommended for children and adults up to the age of 64 years with certain health issues, like chronic lung disease and diabetes. It is also recommended for all adults 65 and over. It does not require a booster ...
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can range from mild to so serious that you have to go to the hospital. It happens when an infection causes air sacs in your lungs (the alveoli) and tubes in your airways that connect to them (bronchioles) to fill with fluid or pus. That can make it...
Chronic infections.Thick mucus in the lungs and sinuses creates an ideal environment for bacteria and fungi to grow. People with CF may often have lung infections,bronchitis, or pneumonia. You may become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and difficult to treat. ...