Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure (hypertension) that specifically affects the arteries which supply the lungs and the heart. It is a serious condition that can impair the walls of the pulmonary arteries, preventing their ability to function properly – and over time, this can cause damage to the right side of…
If your coughing has become a daily occurrence, you are probably wondering what is going on, and if it’s something serious. A chronic cough is defined as a cough that lasts six weeks or longer. There are many possible causes of a chronic cough, and it is possible to have more than one condition causing…
Smoking was once part of America’s favorite pastimes. People smoked everywhere – in restaurants, in airplanes, in the workplace, et cetera. However, the trend started to dwindle as researchers began to uncover mountains of evidence linking smoking to many dangerous health conditions. In particular, long-term smoke inhalation increases your chances of getting COPD (chronic obstructive…
Pulmonary hypertension is a lung disorder where the blood pressure increases in the pulmonary arteries in the lungs due to a narrowing of blood vessels. This narrowing of the vessels makes it hard for the blood to flow through them properly. As the blood pressure builds and rises above normal levels, your heart – particularly…
This may come as a surprise, but coughing is an entirely normal bodily reflex. The primary function of a cough is to rid your body of irritants. This may include smoke or mucus in your airway. So, a cough here and there is inevitable. But more regular bouts of coughing may indicate an issue that…
Did you know the average adult takes 15 to 20 breaths a minute? That equals 20,000 breaths a day. Our lungs have a big responsibility so if they are compromised by injury or disease, it can be detrimental. The number one reason for breathing problems is pulmonary – or lung –diseases, which also rank as…
COPD stands for “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” COPD is a broad category of chronic, or long-term, progressive diseases that cause some form of restriction or blockage of airflow. COPD includes diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, some forms of bronchiectasis and others. People with COPD are more likely to have difficulty climbing the stairs or…
