it means good sleep quality. Nasal breathing has a positive impact on sleep quality. Our Friend of Six Senses and founder of the Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown, says, “the mouth has no place in breathing”. For years, Patrick has treated ‘mouth breathers’ and snorers alike with profou...
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different types of deep breathing training on functional capacity and fatigue level in hemodialysis patients. Patients and methods: A total of 111 hemodialysis patients of both sexes with end stage renal disease (ESRD) partici...
Breathing is the mechanism through which gas exchange occurs and the inhalation/exhalation process is performed. It employs the use of the lungs, the intercostal and external costal muscles, the diaphragm, among other muscles. Structures Involved in Breathing:Lungs: expand and deflate to all air ...
Adrenaline is a potent cardiac stimulant and increases the heart rate and systolic blood pressure. It also dilates the bronchial smooth muscles and improves the breathing in asthmatic patients. Anaphylactic shock results from the IgE-mediated allergic reaction which is associated with release of large...
In the non-hypercapnic group, central sleep apnea is induced when arterial PaCO2 levels are below the PaCO2 apnea threshold, leading to cessation in ventilatory effort, which can occur in such disorders as congestive heart failure (CHF), neurological diseases, and high-altitude periodic breathing (...
One of the most common medical instruments is astethoscope. Many people mistakenly believe that stethoscopes are only used for listening to a person’s heartbeat. A stethoscope can be used to listen to a number of internal sounds. These include pulse points and breathing. Stethoscopes are used...
You would see these specialists for problems likelung cancer, pneumonia,asthma,emphysema, andtrouble sleepingcaused by breathing issues. Radiologists They use X-rays,ultrasound, and other imaging tests to diagnose diseases. They can also specialize in radiation oncology to treat conditions like cancer....
Types of Respiration External: Actual breathing, it is the mechanical way to get oxygen into the lungs Internal: Occurs in the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and CO2 between your alveoli and bloodstream Cellular: occurs inside the muscles, oxygen is used to burn food and carbon dioxide is prod...
If the person has collapsed, has had a seizure, is having trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call 911 for emergency medical help. How to Use Cough Medicine Safely Before buying an OTC cough medicine, look closely at the label. Don't just buy anything that says "cough"...
A suction machine, also known as an aspirator, is a medical device used to remove fluids, gases, or secretions from a patient’s body. These machines are vital in both emergency and routine care, as they help clear airways and prevent blockages that can interfere with breathing. ...