Respiratory Disorders

Mycoplasma (Mycoplasma pneumonia) is a small, fungal organism that can infect the respiratory tract. The infection is characterized by pneumonia-like symptoms, including: fever, cough, sore throat...

Arterial blood gases (ABGs) are a set of laboratory tests done on a sample of blood from one of your arteries. They measure the balance between oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in your body. ...

Your doctor believes you may have a calcium deposit (or calcification) on or in your lung. He may also use the term: 'pulmonary calcification'. While calcium deposits in the lung are usually...

Lung nodules, also called pulmonary nodules, are small round growths on the lung that are smaller than three centimeters in diameter. These nodules are easily detected on an X-ray, appearing as a...

A persistent cough can be annoying and disruptive, but it is not often a sign of serious illness unless accompanied by other symptoms. A dry cough is known as "nonproductive"; what's called a wet...

Shortness of breath may be a symptom of a number of health conditions, including heart disease, multiple sclerosis, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the...

Advair is a prescription medication (inhaler) made to treat several conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis and emphysema. The drug is touted as being...

The Fes2 or Chinese drywall was originally thought be problematic only in the state of Florida, when the housing boom was at it peak and drywall contractors where looking for cheaper...

Ever wonder why there are so many theories on how to stop hiccups? It may be because most of them don't work, or at least not consistently. I discovered one simple technique, that has worked for...

The Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a disease of young infants as is obvious from the name of the disease. It mostly occurs in premature infants. It is caused by the lack of production...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a serious chronic condition that leads to progressively reduced lung capacity because of persistent inflammation and tissue damage. While...

If you ever get that lightheaded feeling like you are going to pass out, there is an important trick to avoid injury or embarassment. The most important goal is your safety so this focuses on...

Hiccups can come anytime and be annoying and frustrating to try and stop. Over the years there have been many tips on how to stop hiccups. This article will offer a few ways to tackle this problem.

COPD cannot be cured, but there are things you can do to prevent its progress and changes you can make to improve current stage. Use these four steps and you will experience positive continuing...

Air enters the body through the nose. Air exchange takes place in the tiny sacs that line the airways, the alveoli, way down in the lung bases. Nothing much happens before air reaches those tiny...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes problems with the lungs and other organs. It is uncommon; approximately 30,000 people in the United States have this condition. Caucasians are...

Thousands of New York health care workers have been urged to get vaccinated for the flu virus in preparation for a swine flu spike, reports the Associated Press. However, many health care...

If you have any symptoms of flu or joint pain, these tips on using garlic will help alleviate them almost immediately and if used consistently will keep both at bay.

Bronchitis, whether acute or chronic, can be painful and annoying. Unlike other minor illnesses (such as strep throat, a cold or the flu), bronchitis comes complete with an irritating and loud...

If you are a person who likes to remain active and athletic, increasing your lung capacity can help to increase the oxygen level content in your system, build a healthy immune system and give your...

During allergy season, you may suffer from clogged sinuses. You'll feel stuffy and may have sinus pain and pressure around your nose, eyes and cheeks. Since allergy seasons lasts for several...

Whooping cough or pertussis was once typically thought to be a "disease of childhood" mainly because of the very high vaccination rate (98 percent) in infants and children which resulted in...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) causes the production of thick mucus that collects in various organs and causes chronic respiratory and digestive difficulties. Mucus-thinning drugs make it easier to clear...

Because emphysema destroys lung tissue, exercising becomes much more difficult. In advanced patients, even taking a walk can be too hard, requiring enormous effort. The best way to improve lung...

Colloidal silver has been used to treat a variety of diseases over the years. New studies are now linking colloidal silver to benefits for emphysema patients. As the name suggests, colloidal...

Certain medical conditions may make it more difficult to get oxygen into your lungs and to your vital organs. Your physician may feel you would benefit from using oxygen at home. Depending on your...