Respiratory System Archive
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What is Whooping Cough?
Posted on December 6, 2011 | No CommentsWhooping cough is also called pertussis. It is an infectious bacterial ailment that affects respiration. Whooping cough is so called because the patient makes a “whoop” sound while inhaling after... -
What is Tuberculosis?
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsTuberculosis (TB) is a contagious ailment caused by a bacterium named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Most often TB impacts the lungs. But, it can also affect organs of the circulatory system, lymphatic... -
What is Sinusitis?
Posted on November 26, 2011 | No CommentsSinuses are air-filled hollow spaces that lead to the nose cavity. There are four main paired sets of sinuses. Sinusitis occurs when the mucus membrane of a sinus becomes inflamed.... -
Home Remedies for Pneumonia
Posted on May 6, 2011 | No CommentsPneumonia is a lung disorder that may strike people of any age. Air sacs in lungs absorb oxygen, however due to pneumonia infection air sacs will not function properly. Instead... -
Treat Walking Pneumonia at Home
Posted on April 29, 2011 | No CommentsWalking pneumonia is also referred to as atypical pneumonia . This is a condition where a person suffering from walking pneumonia doesn’t have to be hospitalized or bedridden. In contrary... -
Walking Pneumonia Symptoms
Posted on April 7, 2011 | No CommentsAn inflammation or infection of the lungs that is caused by fungi, parasites, viruses and bacteria is often known as pneumonia. This is quite serious and needs immediate medical attention... -
What Causes Laryngitis?
Posted on March 29, 2011 | No CommentsAs the name suggests, laryngitis is a medical condition associated with the voice box that is larynx. This condition is primarily an inflammation of the voice box due to the... -
Exercises for Emphysema
Posted on April 6, 2010 | No CommentsExercises are very important for people with emphysema. Some useful exercises developed by the American Lung Association are given here. The best time to do these exercises.. -
Health Tips for Emphysema
Posted on April 6, 2010 | No CommentsEmphysema is a disease that slowly destroys the fine tissue of the lungs that is essential for oxygen to reach the bloodstream. People with emphysema should make every effort to... -
Chronic Cryptic Tonsillitis
Posted on August 17, 2009 | No CommentsTonsillitis is the two almonds – shaped glands which are located on either side of narrow passage where the mouth and the throat join. Tonsillitis has the structure resembling to...
