Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is classified in the Pneumovirinae subfamily like human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family. Genetically, hMPV is closely related…
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To be successful in today’s action packed sports world, you require a vast amount of air to compete. As it is impossible to increase the size…
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory disease. It is caused by the SARS corona virus in humans. Between the months of November 2002 and…
Are you feeling a bit stuffed up lately? Or are you constantly blowing your nose? If your answer is yes, then don’t worry! You are not…
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe form of lung disease. It is caused by various direct as well as indirect issues. Inflammation of the…
Lung cancer causes more deaths in the United States than any other forms of cancers like prostrate, colorectal cancer and breast. Every year since 1987 lung…
Breathing is a vital aspect that happens automatically. We don’t even give it a second thought! Generally each day, you breathe about 20,000 times. Breathing requires…
Laryngeal cancer is also referred as cancer of the larynx or laryngeal carcinoma. They are mostly squamous cell carcinomas, originating from the squamous cells. Squamous cells…
Upper respiratory tract infections are majorly caused by an acute infection which involves larynx, nose, sinuses and pharynx. Up to 15% of acute pharyngitis cases occur…
We breathe in and out for 15 to 29 times per minute without even thinking about it. You don’t even give it a second thought! How…
The respiratory system is open to pollution and other airborne microbes. In spite of the body’s defense mechanism, It is very natural for respiratory diseases to…
During an emergency if a person cannot breath inhalers are the ones that help you catch with your breath. These inhalers contain medicines thus when pumped…