There are several different types of lungs problems but all affect lung function to some degree. This means that the movement of air through the lungs and the exchange of gases are impaire to some degree. As a result, there are many common symptoms in most of these lungs conditions, whether it is an infection like >> Read More ...
The area between the breasts, commonly referred to as the cleavage in women, is where the breastbone lies. It is covered by connective tissue and skin. The breastbone plays an important role firstly in acting as a ‘shield’ against any external force as well as serving as point where the collarbone (clavicle) >> Read More ...
How Can the Blood Appear in the Mouth? Blood in the mouth can originate from the mouth, throat and any part of the airway (nose, paranasal sinuses, voice box, windpipe, bronchi), lungs or upper gut (esophagus or stomach). The presence of blood in the mouth is not always a cause for concern. However, coughing up blood is a >> Read More ...
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is any disease that causes inflammation of the lung tissue, particularly the air sacs (alveoli) of the lung. It is a fairly common respiratory disease that can be life threatening. Most cases of pneumonia are due to infectious causes, with bacterial pneumonia being the most common, followed by >> Read More ...
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic disorder characterized by attacks of reversible narrowing of the airways that limits the flow of air. The main problem in asthma lies in the bronchi, the two tubes that branch from the trachea (windpipe) to carry air to each of the lungs, and the smaller bronchioles which constrict in >> Read More ...
Fluid in the lungs specifically refers to a condition known as pulmonary edema. However, the term may sometimes be confused with other conditions like fluid outside or aroun the lungs which is pleural effusion. Both causes characteristic symptoms, like a bubbling sound in the lungs (rales) when breathing. The term >> Read More ...
What is Pleuritis or Pleurisy? Pleuritis is the term for inflammation of the pleura, the double layered lining around the lungs. Although the term pleuritis and pleurisy is used synonymously, pleurisy actually refers to any pain from the pleura (pleuritic pain). The outer pleural layer is known as the parietal pleura and >> Read More ...
What is Tracheitis? Tracheitis is the inflammation of the windpipe (trachea). Most cases of tracheitis are due to a bacterial infection, however, a number of other factors, both infectious and non-infectious, may also cause inflammation of the trachea. Usually these other factors do not affect the trachea in isolation but >> Read More ...
Mucus is naturally produced by mucous cells that are present in the linings of various tracts and cavities in the body. One of the main reasons for this mucus is provide moisture and lubrication although it may have additional purposes like trapping dust and microbes (airways). Normally mucus is clear to slightly opaque >> Read More ...
