Pneumonia is a bacterial, viral, or fungal illness that causes inflammation of the lungs. Seniors, especially those who smoke or have other chronic diseases, are more vulnerable to this potentially fatal condition. A pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination, along withfluinjections, hand washing, and additi...
2. Reduced Inflammation Chronic inflammation is the root cause of most chronic conditions, including those affecting the lungs. When your lungs are constantly exposed to irritants in the air you breathe, it’s not surprising that they can become inflamed. This is especially true if you suffer ...
What causes chronic bronchitis in non-smokers? Chronic Bronchitis: Chronic bronchitis is a chronic inflammation of the bronchi, which are the two large tubes carrying air from the windpipe to the lungs. Symptoms include a cough, especially producing sputum, as well as wheezing, shortness of breat...
Asthma is a very common respiratory condition. It is caused by inflammation in the lungs, particularly in the smaller airways (bronchioles) and air sacs (alveoli). While asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition, symptoms generally come and go, often varying in severity over time. What are ...
Asthma is a chronic lung disorder that can make breathing difficult. It is caused by inflammation, swelling, and narrowing of the airways (bronchial tubes). About 25 million people in the U.S have asthma; 6 million of those are children. ...
The Causes of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) from Chapter 9/ Lesson 6 25K Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a respiratory condition involving chronic airway inflammation, difficulty breathing, and mucus production. Explore the common causes of COPD, treatment options, and...
Care guide for Chronic Bronchitis. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Care guide for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases. Check out this infographic to learn more about COPD.
Much like asthma causes inflammation in the lining of your airways,sinusitiscauses inflammation in the mucus membranes that line yoursinuses. This makes the membranes put out more mucus. If you have asthma and your sinuses get inflamed, your airways may too. Prompt treatment of asinus infectionca...