Lower Respiratory Infections

Lower Respiratory Infections

Acute lower respiratory infections include pneumonia (infection of the lung alveoli), as well as infections affecting the airways such as acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis, influenza and whooping cough. They are a leading cause of illness and death in children and adults across the world. The importance of lower respiratory infections may be underestimated SYMPTOMS ACUTE BRONCHITIS AND BRONCHIOLITIS The main symptom of acute bronchitis is a cough that cannot be explained by an existing long-term lung condition. Bronchiolitis causes babies...

WHAT IS CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)?

WHAT IS CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)?

WHAT IS CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)? Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) describes a group of lung conditions (diseases) that make it difficult to empty the air out of the lungs. This difficulty can lead to shortness of breath (also called breathlessness) or the feeling of being tired. COPD is a word that can be used to describe a person with chronic bronchitis, emphysema or a combination of these. COPD is a different condition from asthma, but it can be difficult to distinguish between COPD and chronic asthma. Two...

What is Stroke Disease?

What is Stroke Disease?

Stroke (Brain Attack, TIA) General information Stroke or Brain Attack is an infection that includes the veins that supply blood to the mind.  A stroke happens when a vein that brings oxygen...