Sarcoidosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Diagnosis
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Sarcoidosis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder characterized by the accumulation of granulomas in various body tissues. Granulomas are clusters of...
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Pneumothorax is a condition in which air leaks outside of the lungs and collects in the pleural space between the...
Read moreCauses of a Lingering Cough and How to Stop It
By Jenny Torres, MD
A lingering cough or chronic cough is a symptom that affects a significant number of people yearly. It is the...
Read moreCOVID-19 Pregnancy Advice by a Gynecologist
By Joy Baker, MD
Disclaimer: Information about SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, is evolving daily. My opinions expressed here are solely my own and are...
Read moreHow Does COVID-19 Affect Your Respiratory System
By Milan Patel, MD
How Does COVID-19 Affect the Respiratory System? COVID-19 spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets containing the virus. These...
Read moreHow are People Responding to COVID-19: A Survey
By Urvish Patel, MD, MPH
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, a pandemic on March 11, 2020....
Read moreHow Does COVID-19 Affect Pregnant Women, Explained by an OBGYN
By Christian Pope, MD
Are Pregnant Women at a Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection? Pregnant women are considered an at-risk population for Coronavirus (COVID-19),...
Read moreCOVID-19: A Perspective of a Disaster Management Professional
By Nirupama Agrawal, PhD
Need for Coordinated Effort to Manage a Global Pandemic A disaster, by definition, is a situation wherein local resources become...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
By Kenya Rivas, MD
What Is the Novel Coronavirus? The novel coronavirus is a newly detected group of viruses that were first discovered in...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care Tips for Asthma
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Asthma is a widespread respiratory tract disease that varies in severity from an infrequent, mild wheeze to an acute, fatal...
Read moreAsthma: Types, Triggers, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that comes in the form of acute attacks. It is characterized by inflammation and...
Read more7 Natural Expectorants to Relieve a Cough
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Coughing is a reflexive response of the body to an irritation in the throat or airways. Irritants such as mucus...
Read moreHow to Manage COPD With Lifestyle Changes
By Reza Ronaghi, MD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung problems, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that causes breathing...
Read moreHow Does Vaping Affect the Lungs?
By Sarenthia McClelland, MD, MBA
E-cigarettes are handheld vaporizing tools that are available in different shapes, sizes, and flavors. These products are currently being reviewed...
Read moreWhat Makes Asthma Worse or Better, a Pulmonologist Explains
By Reza Ronaghi, MD
Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that can be quite debilitating and even life-threatening if not managed properly. When you...
Read moreHome Remedies to Reduce Chest Congestion
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Chest congestion, a feeling of tightness and heaviness in the chest, is often indicative of a respiratory infection. This difficulty...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care Tips for Fever Relief
By Mark Travis, MD
When the body temperature rises above the normal 98.6°F, it is considered to be a fever. It is important to...
Read moreAt-Home Treatment for Flu (Influenza) Infection
By Urvish Patel, MD, MPH
Influenza, or flu, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus that spreads easily from person to...
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