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Respiratory Conditions
Respiratory conditions impact the lungs and the ability to breath. In this section, find out about the symptoms and treatment of apnea, orthopnea and more.
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Does Reopening Schools Cause COVID-19 to Spread?
Reopening schools is at the top of everyone's wish list, but does reopening them cause COVID-19 to spread? Well, it's complicated.
How to Clean and Store Your Cloth Face Mask
Wearing some sort of face mask is more important than ever now to protect you and others from coronavirus. But how do clean and safely store it?
How Anosmia, or 'Smell Blindness,' Can Help Pinpoint COVID-19
Anosmia, or the loss of the ability to detect one or more smells, is a common symptom of upper respiratory viral infections. It might also be a way to tell if you have novel coronavirus.
What Is Coronavirus?
More than a year has passed since a new strain — SARS-CoV-2 — emerged in China and rapidly spread across the globe, infecting more than 90 million and killing more than 2 million. What has — and hasn't — changed since then?
The Milk and Mucus Myth, Busted
The long-standing cultural belief that milk products generate phlegm is a myth, according to a 2018 literature review.
Why Kids Wheeze Even When They Don't Have Asthma
And the good news is that researchers have identified the protein that may be causing the problem.
Removing Brands From Cigarette Packs Encourages Smokers to Quit
The branding on cigarette boxes steers smokers who pick up the packs. But without it, smokers aren't as keen on taking a drag.
Viking Toilet Worm Investigation Finds Genetic Clues to Emphysema's Origins
Genetic mutations in ancient Vikings protected them from parasites, but contribute to our modern susceptibility to lung diseases COPD and emphysema.
Two New Studies Find Potential Harmful Effects of E-Cigarettes
Studies presented at the 2016 AAAS meeting find an impact on immune system genes and on the potential for artherosclerosis.
What is the cost of a cystic fibrosis test?
A cystic fibrosis newborn screening test is relatively inexpensive. Learn more about the cost of a cystic fibrosis test from this article.
What is the fastest way to cure heavy congestion?
Try home remedies or pharmaceutical medications for quick relief from heavy congestion. Find out about the fastest way to cure heavy congestion from this article.
What is the life expectancy for someone with emphysema?
The life expectancy for someone with emphysema depends on many factors, including the severity of the condition. Learn more about the life expectancy for someone with emphysema from this article.
What is the best way to stop hiccups?
Hiccups are the result of a spasm in your diaphragm. Learn about the best way to stop hiccups in this article.
What is COPD?
COPD is a progressive disease that makes it more and more difficult to breathe as the disease worsens. Learn more about COPD by reading this article.
What is emphysema?
Emphysema is a disease in which air becomes trapped in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe out. Learn more about emphysema in this article.
What is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and what's its relationship to respiratory infections?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is bacteria that infect immunocompromised people, and can cause pneumonia, and chronic respiratory problems in vulnerable people. Learn more about pseudomonas aeruginosa and its relationship to respiratory infections from this article.
What is respiratory distress?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a sudden increase in fluid in the lungs, leading to life-threatening breathing problems. Learn more about acute respiratory distress syndrome from this article.
What are some problems and conditions of bronchitis to look out for?
Bronchitis is characterized by inflammation of the larger airways leading into the lungs. Learn more about the problems and conditions of bronchitis from this article.
What are the effects of exercise training on physical functioning patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Exercise training has many positive effects on people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Learn more about the effects of exercise training on physical functioning patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by reading this article.
What are the respiratory conditions of emphysema?
Emphysema occurs when the small air sacs in your lungs become damaged and destroyed. Learn more about emphysema by reading this article.
What are the stages of emphysema?
There are four stages of emphysema. Learn more about the stages of emphysema by reading this article.
What is a lower respiratory infection?
A lower respiratory infection is any infection of the trachea, airways or lungs. Learn what a lower respiratory infection is in this article.
What can inflammation in your lungs cause?
Inflammation in your lungs can cause a condition called pleurisy, and, in very severe situations, an abscess in your lung. Learn what inflammation in your lungs can cause from this article.
What causes hiccups?
Hiccups are a complex response caused by a variety of triggers. Learn more about the causes of hiccups in this article.
What do hiccups mean?
The hiccups mean that something has irritated the nerves in your diaphragm, causing a spasm. Read this article to learn what hiccups mean.
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