Emphysema is one among the several lung disorders. This is caused due to cigarette smoking, but other causes include work-related exposure, air pollution and secondhand smoke…
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) inhalers are very common in the COPD treatment. But, it is difficult to understand which-is-which and also what-does-what may be confusing.…
Usually people with persistent asthma use two types of medications for treating the disorder and its symptoms. First type is the bronchodilator which is generally used…
Are you worried about the sore throat which is accompanied with pain? Additionally, one may also suffer from swollen and red tonsils. Briefly, the throat is…
Sore throat white spots is the most common condition among the millions of Americans every day. People suffering from sore throat white spots are more likely…
Strep throat is caused by the infection of a bacteria known as streptococcus. This causes infection of the tonsils and oral pharynx. Many a times, the…
Strep throat is a bacterial infection which affects thousands of Americans every year. Typically, it is marked by throat inflammation, which makes swallowing very difficult. Tonsils…
Bronchitis is an acute inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs. This condition develops when the windpipe (trachea) and the small and large bronchi in…
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that narrows and inflames the airways. It results in recurring periods of coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing.…
Pneumonia is the lungs inflammation caused by an infection. This infection results in the accumulation of pus or fluid in the air sacs or alveoli. Often,…
Cancer is a type of disorder where the cell growth cannot be controlled which leads normal cells to invade and mutate other cells. Lung cancer is…
Asthmatic bronchitis is respiratory condition characterized by the swelling and inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The swollen and inflamed mucous membrane causes obstruction to the oxygen…