When we breathe, air first circulates to the bronchi, followed by the bronchioles and terminal bronchioles, which opens up at view more
Hiccups consist in intermittent spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm and accessory muscles of inspiration that causes the sudden closure of view more
The body produces immunological factors that provide appropriate responses to invasions from intruders, whether they be bacteria, virus, fungi, or view more
Fibromyalgia is a generalized chronic pain syndrome characterized by a wide spectrum of symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, muscle stiffness, and view more
Respiratory insufficiency is the failure of the lung to perform at an optimal level. When we breathe, we inhale oxygen view more
Snoring happens to everyone at some point. It’s an extremely common occurrence and it does not necessarily mean that you view more
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects approximately 3-7% of adult men and 2-5% of adult women. view more
Small volume nebulizers (SVN) turn a liquid medication into a mist that can be breathed in. view more
The parts of the MDI (metered dose inhaler) include the canister, medication/propellant, metering valve, actuator (or boot), and usually a view more
HFA inhalers are known as hydrofluoroalkane inhalers. These type of inhalers were recently developed and switched from chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) inhalers. view more
An article, instrument, apparatus or machine that is used in the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease, or view more
DPIs are termed dry powder inhalers. The medication in the DPI may be stored in a capsule and broken down view more
What is CPAP? CPAP therapy is a type of pressure that is continuous to constantly keep the airways open. In view more
In the United States there are no DPI formulations of short-acting 2 agonists. Most are available in either nebulizer or view more
Erection is of great importance in all cultures and times. In our cultural environment success is based on the amount view more
We all worry when every media outlet we hear or read about mentions that lung cancer occupies first place in view more
Air pollution can greatly affect your health, especially your respiratory system. Different individuals respond differently to pollution levels, but there view more
Breathing is the complex process of inhaling and exhaling air, that goes on throughout a person’s whole life. Though it view more
When you realize you are starting to breathe deeply at an excessive rate, inhaling and exhaling at a controlled pace view more
It is not easy for parents to add the use of a nebulizer to their childs’ medical care. Nebulizers are view more
Also known as emphysema, COPD is an inflammatory disease of the lungs that obstructs the circulation of air and makes view more
Cystic Fibrosis is a disease characterized by an insufficient production (or enough production but with an abnormal molecular structure) view more
Cystic fibrosis that only manifests in infants if both parents have a copy of the mutant gene responsible for incorrectly view more
Getting the appropriate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, depends to a great extent, on acquiring the right CPAP mask. view more
Living with an oxygen tank might be inconvenient for the user, but also an improvement to their quality of life. view more
Although smoking is known to negatively impact the overall health status of an individual to a great extent, people still view more
A tracheostomy is a medical intervention in which a tube is introduced inside the body to provide short-term or long-term view more
Bronchiectasis is an abnormal and irreversible thickening of the bronchi walls, creating a reduction of the lumen. In this pathology, view more