Bronchiolitis is one of the viral infection that affects lungs. This is often observed in young children, especially in toddlers and in infants. In most cases,…
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Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of bronchioles. Bronchioles are the tiny air passages of lungs. Usually, inflammation is due to viruses. This term refers to acute viral…
Bronchiolitis is an infection that affects the tiny airways called bronchioles. This is a common problem of respiratory system. In this condition, the airways are inflamed…
Obliterative bronchiolitis is also called bronchiolitis obliterans and constrictive bronchiolitis. This is a rare and life threatening form of non-reversible obstructive lung disease. In this condition,…
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a procedure which allows health care provider to identify any blockages in airways of lungs. This can be either therapeutic procedure (that treats…
Sports induced asthma is a medical disorder that is characterized by shortness of breath induced by sustained workouts during sports. It has some features of other…
Cough that becomes or remains chronic is called persistent cough. This is an indicator of some underlying respiratory infection. Most people experience sleepless nights. Stomach pain…
Rigid bronchoscopy is a procedure to look into the inner parts of respiratory system. Surgeons use rigid bronchoscope with a light and a tiny camera at…
The surgeon first inspects the donor’s lungs for any symptoms of disease or damage. If lung(s) are approved, recipient is connected to IV line and several…
Walking pneumonia in children is the mild pneumonia. This is caused by a bacteria, named Mycoplasma pneumoniae. This is a respiratory tract infection and is not…
Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure for examining the airways of respiratory system with the help of bronchoscope. This is used for visually detecting abnormalities in airways,…
Walking Pneumonia: Pneumonia is a lung disease caused by several pathogens. Thus, varies in signs and symptoms. Pneumonia causes air absorption sacks of lungs to fill…