Definition Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic. The inside walls of an asthmatic’s airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases…
Asthma treatments are divided into long term and quick term relief. Although the ailment cannot be cured, using these medications can control the symptoms. Long term medications include the following. Inhaled Corticosteroids These are the most widely used and have few side effects. Medications include budesonide, fluticasone, triamcinolone, mometasone, flunisolide and beclomethasone. These have to…
Definition Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. Although shortness of breath, known medically as dyspnea — is likely to be experienced differently by different people, it’s often described as an intense tightening in the chest or feeling of suffocation. You may experience shortness of breath just once or…
People are likely to experience pain in right chest area if they are suffering from gallbladder problems, angina and costochondritis. Symptoms include sharp pain, dull feeling and tingling sensation affecting the upper, lower, right and left parts of the right chest area. Knowing the causes, symptoms and treatments can actually help people manage such uncomfortable and difficult condition.
Asthma is a health condition that affects millions of people around the world. Assess the symptoms and the treatments you can undergo. Analyze the ways it can be prevented and how to protect yourself from asthma attacks.
The Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) also known as the Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease (DPLD) refers to a group of lung diseases affecting the interstitium (the tissue and space around the air sac of the lungs) . The term ILD is used to differentiate these diseases from the obstructive airways diseases. Most types of ILD involve…
Halitosis or bad breath, is related to a variety of causes. Some naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth can produce gaseous compounds that result in bad breath. For others, halitosis is caused by a dry mouth, which may be as a result of medications or existing medical conditions. Bad breath is quite often also found…
Pneumonia is a disease that can develop into a serious condition if left untreated. Discover the symptoms of pneumonia and the best ways of preventing it from occurring.