Every person requires energy for functioning and he gets the energy from foods he consume. The best way for cells for harvesting energy that is stored…
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Sinus congestion may be triggered by flu and common cold. This may be treated only with time. When people experience stuffiness, membranes lining up the nasal…
Chest congestion leads to discomfort and may also be annoying. In some cases, congestion may become severe and have a frightening effect on people. There are…
Generally, stuffy nose at night is the common symptom of sinus infection. This is a symptom of chronic allergy or bad cold. Clinically, when blood vessels…
Respiration is an act of breathing: Exhalation (Expiring) – Giving off carbon dioxide Inhalation (Inspiration) – Taking in oxygen Respiratory system comprises of the organs involved…
Pharyngitis or sore throat is an inflammation of throat caused by bacterial or virus infections. This is a painful disorder caused by various reasons. In many…
Cancer formed in the pharynx tissues is called throat cancer, pharynx cancer or pharyngeal cancer. This develops in the area of throat known as larynx which…
Respiratory system in humans is composed of pharynx, bronchi, lungs, nasal passage and trachea. This is responsible for respiration process which is important for the survival…
Do you know that there are 1500 miles of airways in the lungs of human beings? Who laugh more: adults or children? What respiratory record is…
Most conditions, like influenza, irritants, allergies or cold causes the blood vessels and nasal tissues become swollen. This is accompanied with accumulation of excess fluid and…
According to American Lung Association, 400,000 Americans alone die of various lung diseases annually. As per the reports of American Cancer Society, lung cancer kills many…
Both respiration and breathing are required for living organisms. Usually, respiration and breathing are considered same. However, there is a great difference between respiration and breathing.…