The Deadly Air: Understanding Smog's Impact on Human Health and What You Can Do
Smog, a type of air pollution, has become a persistent threat to human health worldwide. These gases and particles have severe...
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Nov 22 min read
"Understanding Croup: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment for Children"
Croup, also known as viral laryngotracheitis, is a common respiratory illness in young children. It is most commonly caused by...
Stephanie Ray
Oct 273 min read
Valley Fever
Stephanie Ray, RN, BSN What is Valley Fever? Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a fungal infection caused by breathing in Coccidioides...
droganjoy
Sep 263 min read
Can losing weight improve my asthma?: The correlation between obesity and asthma.
By: Dianna Rogan INTRODUCTION The rising obesity crisis has caused increased health problems worldwide. From diabetes to depression,...
Laura Mullen
Jul 73 min read
Dry Downing! What is it? How does it affect my child's health?
During the summer season, it is common to take your family to a local pool, river, or lake to get relief from the heat and have fun...
antwianita193
Jun 266 min read
Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease: Monitoring and Management Strategies
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication of sickle cell disease in patients hospitalized with a vaso-occlusive crisis. ACS...
Poornima Venkatesh
Jun 153 min read
The Lingering Shadow: Understanding and Managing Long COVID
What is Long COVID? Patients infected with the virus responsible for COVID-19 may experience prolonged effects from their infection,...
Ashley Biju
Jun 94 min read
What You Need to Know About Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Introduction You have heard of Asthma, maybe your friend or family has asthma, but exactly is asthma? Asthma is a long term condition...
Alexander Strofs
Jun 67 min read
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Addressing Critical Research Gaps for Improved Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Care
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Addressing Critical Research Gaps for Improved Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Care Abstract Idiopathic...
Myr Selvage
May 95 min read
Cystic fibrosis: a molecular point of view on the cause of symptoms
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by a mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) protein...
Elvis Leighton
May 13 min read
COPD: Breathe Easy with the Right Information and Support
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive lung disease that causes airflow blockage and breathing problems. Over...
Hannah Woolston
Mar 302 min read
E-Cigarettes are Not Cool
Tobacco use has been a part of human life for centuries. It was often prescribed for various ailments. At least until researchers Sir...
Janelle Salo
Mar 12 min read
The Silent Killer
Unveiling the Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Secondhand smoke, which is also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke, is a...
Hannah Woolston
Dec 30, 20234 min read
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): A Lifesaving Technique
Before you read: ECMO - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Reoxygenate - Adding oxygen back into the bloodstream. Oxygen is a vital...
Sirisha Emani
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Caring for Breath: The Interconnectedness of Oral Health and Respiratory Well-being
The Crucial Role of Oral Hygiene in Respiratory Health For decades, the oral cavity has stood as a potential reservoir for respiratory...
Adhithi Viswanathan
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Journey to the Center of the Longest Word in the World
"Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" is touted by many to be the longest word in the world. It was first coined by Everett K....
Ji-yoon Kim
Mar 26, 20233 min read
Clearing the Air on Lung Cancer
An explanation of the causes, symptoms, anatomy, treatment options, and prevention of lung cancer.
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