Pulmonary Embolism is a life-threatening lung condition caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. “Any individual can develop pulmonary embolism, the risk further increases if the family members in the past are diagnosed with the blood clots”, says the best […]
Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a common breathing disorder that impacts new-borns who are prematurely born with underdeveloped lungs. Babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome will need extra medical support and oxygen for breathing. The symptoms of RDS usually vary based on the level of prematurity, gestational age of the baby, the incidence of the infection and […]
As kids, we have grown up studying air pollution and how it affects our bodies. Air pollution takes place when harmful gasses, chemicals, etc. are released into the air. These pollutants of air travel long distances through air and affect people living around. The source of such pollutants are usually factories and manufacturing power plants […]
The lungs are the most important part of the human body. Without them, we could not breathe or function. The lungs pass the oxygen and help to circulate it in the body. As lungs are vital to our body, we must take care of them and help them to function better. The lungs often suffer […]
After stroke and diagnosis, venous thromboembolism is the third most commonly vascular disease that affects millions of individuals around the world. It is medically represented by two events: Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) followed by Pulmonary Embolism (PE) – both these conditions together are called Venous Thromboembolism. But what exactly do these medical terms mean? How […]
Belonging to the group of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema causes shortness of breath in the affected people. One of the essential components of the lungs that are damaged while people are suffering from emphysema is its air sacs, also referred to as the alveoli. As time passes, emphysema patients have the air sacs […]
Atelectasis and pneumothorax might sound quite similar in their definition but are different in many ways. Atelectasis refers to the partial collapse of the lung while pneumothorax refers to the complete collapse of lungs due to the presence of air in the cavity between them. Let us draw a comparison in both the medical conditions: […]
Inflammation of air sacs in lungs caused by bacterial or viral infection is called Pneumonia. Give it is a respiratory illness whose symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, fatigue and weakness, it collides with COVID-19 resulting in misdiagnosis. The similarity between Pneumonia and COVID-19 can be confusing. There were cases when a regular Pneumonia was […]
Lung diseases and respiratory infections are some of the most common medical conditions in India. If you are experiencing respiratory problems, you should get checked for Bronchiectasis by a lung specialist in India. Bronchiectasis is a lung disease in which your lungs’ bronchial tubes are enlarged, distended and damaged permanently. Bacteria and mucus can build […]
Lungs are the organs that help us breathe and any inconvenience caused to the lungs can result in problems in breathing. Many factors affect the quality and health of your lungs. If there are issues related to your lungs or breathing then do not ignore it and see your doctor immediately before it reaches the […]
