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Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection and the best way to secure yourself from it is through annual vaccination...
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“Flu” is short for “influenza,” a contagious viral infection that can present with both mild and severe symptoms. The influenza...
Read moreWhat Causes Chronic Bronchitis and Why It Gets Worse at Night
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The air that you breathe in or out travels throughout the respiratory system via an expansive web of respiratory tubes...
Read more11 Home Remedies to Ease a Cough
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Coughing is a reflex action of the body that helps in clearing the airway of any irritants. Generally, the cough...
Read moreWhy Do We Cough: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Cough is a natural defense reflex of a healthy body and serves to protect the respiratory passages from external threats. ...
Read more9 Home Remedies to Loosen Phlegm
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Phlegm is not a health problem but a symptom of some underlying respiratory infection, inflammation, allergy, or chronic respiratory illness....
Read morePhlegm: Different Colors, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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Mucus is a sticky gel-like substance that is produced throughout the body by mucous membranes called the mucosa. These membranes...
Read moreSarcoidosis: Lifestyle Changes and Complications
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Sarcoidosis often leads to the development of abnormal masses in the skin and even inside the body. The management of...
Read moreSarcoidosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Diagnosis
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Sarcoidosis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder characterized by the accumulation of granulomas in various body tissues. Granulomas are clusters of...
Read morePneumothorax (Collapsed Lung): Causes and How to Treat It
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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 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
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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?
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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
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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...
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