Pulmonary Disease

I Had the Flu, and Now, Chronic Bronchitis. Should I Visit a Pulmonologist?

Chronic bronchitis is the long-term inflammation of the tubes responsible for transporting air to and from the air sacs of the lungs (bronchi). Chronic bronchitis is one of the two conditions that fall under the under the chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) umbrella. Unlike acute bronchitis, which develops after the flu and goes after a… 

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Pulmonary Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment

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… 

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COVID-19 Pushing More People to Ditch the Cigarettes, a New Study Suggests

A recent study in the U.K. has revealed that more people than ever before have quit smoking this year as a direct result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic. In July 2020, the organization Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) reported that more than 1 million people stopped smoking since the coronavirus pandemic hit… 

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What is COPD?

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… 

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