Category : Lung Health : Health & Medical

How to Calculate Spirometry Measurements

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Spirometry is a medical assessment tool that measures the amount of air that can be inhaled and exhaled by the lungs. It is used to diagnose respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is also used in hospitals with patients after surgery. A spirometer con

COPD Medicines: Risky or Safe?

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Two commonly used drugs for the lung disease known as COPD boost the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes, according to a new analysis. But the drugs' marketers sharply disagree.

Benefits of Oxygen Therapy

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As everybody knows, the oxygen in the atmosphere is an integral part of making sure that we stay alive. Every single living organism needs to breathe in oxygen, to make sure that his biological, natural and physiological functions work in a healthy and faultless manner. However, there might be cas

Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Burden of Asthma in Canada

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Find out more about decision making for asthma treatment and management guidelines.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection-Topic Overview

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The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes an illness that usually resembles a moderate to severe cold and is very contagious. RSV most often resolves on its own and does not cause major health concerns. This i

Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Sinusitis, Allergies, and GERD

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I have a 35-year-old patient with a history of bronchial asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergies, and GERD, which do not respond to steroids, beta-agonists, salmeterol, or intranasal corticosteroids.

Diverse Fruit,Vegetable Consumption Associated With Lower Lung Cancer Rates

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The variety of fruits and vegetables consumed, not just the quantity, can influence the development of cancer in certain individuals. Find out who can benefit in this review.

COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy

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Key pointsIf you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may have little appetite or feel too tired to prepare and eat meals. However, eating regularly and eating healthy foods is important because food:Provides your body with the energy it needs to function, such as for breathing and