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Pleuritic Chest Pain: Characteristic Pain Associated With Pleurisy

By Hagar Alsayegh on April 20, 2025

Introduction Chest pain is a common, concerning symptoms that often refers to a serious illness. Whether the chest pain results from pleura, lungs, or other conditions related to the heart, it is not just a symptom but a warning sign to urge you to pay attention to what your body may be trying to signal. […]

Risk Factors For Acute Respiratory Failure In The Elderly

By Rashmikka Bobby Rajesh on April 20, 2025

Introduction Acute respiratory failure is a life-threatening emergency. It happens when the lungs cannot adequately supply oxygen to the organs and the oxygen in the blood reduces. This is an acute condition when the tissues don't have enough oxygen leading to a state of hypoxia or when there is too much carbon dioxide in the […]

Mahogany Leaf Infusion For Respiratory Health

By Vaishali S Gunjal on April 19, 2025

Introduction Mahogany trees indeed hold a wealth of potential medicinal benefits, from addressing diabetes to serving as a natural antimicrobial agent. However, it's crucial to emphasise the need for further scientific research to validate these traditional uses and understand their efficacy and safety fully. For instance, while there's evidence supporting the use of mahogany seeds […]

Epidemiology And Geographic Distribution Of Blastomycosis

By Caitlin Goulding on March 28, 2025

Introduction Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused primarily by the invasive organisms Blastomyces dermatitidis and Blastomyces gilchristii.1,2 Infections are caused by inhaling Blastomyces spores from the environment, typically in localised geographic areas where Blastomyces are endemic.3 The disease varies between individuals; some will experience no symptoms (asymptomatic), whilst others can have symptoms ranging from being […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) In Neonates

By Dr. Swapna Vijayan on March 16, 2025

Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common viruses affecting the respiratory system in children, frequently showing more severe symptoms in infants as bronchiolitis. In comparison, older children tend to experience mild illness resembling that of the common cold. In this article, we will explore RSV, its effects on newborns, ways to […]

What Causes Pertussis Outbreaks?

By Tatiana Abdul Khalek on March 14, 2025

Overview Infections and chronic illnesses happen all over the globe. They can range from simple common cold infections to more serious ones like tuberculosis. Some may have experienced or heard about whooping cough, and in this article, we will discuss what it is, how it occurs and its outbreaks. So, what is whooping cough, also […]

What are the Effects of RSV on Appetite in Children?

By Megha Tushir on February 19, 2025

Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the respiratory tract, particularly affecting older adults, persons with a weak immune system, infants and young children, mainly younger than 5 years old. While it is often associated with symptoms like coughing and wheezing, a less discussed but equally significant symptom is the effect […]

Respiratory Complications In Advanced Stages Of Krabbe Disease

By Namude Sahar Malik on February 13, 2025

Krabbe disease is an illness of genetic origin, resulting from a change in the DNA sequence of the galactocerebrosidase enzyme.1 This change can have damaging effects on the enzyme’s function, which can have a deluge of downstream effects. In this article we will focus on evaluating the direct developments that result from this affliction, with […]

What Are Rare Lung Diseases?

By Fernanda Mussache Prata on February 10, 2025

Introduction The human lungs, an indispensable organ, facilitate our ability to breathe and supply our bodies with essential oxygen, enabling us to engage in everyday activities, think, speak, and move about with ease.1 While the general public is well-acquainted with prevalent lung conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia, there exists a realm of medical disorders […]

Supporting Respiratory Health With Langsat

By Kausalya Rajesh on November 22, 2024

An overview The respiratory system plays a crucial role in our human body, it helps protect the lungs, purify the air we inhale and makes breathing easier. So, we should prevent it from foreign bodies like bacteria and viruses by eating healthy, breathing exercises, and physical activity. As for the dietary source, there is a […]

What Is The Role Of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) In Bronchiolitis?

By Violeta Galeana on November 22, 2024

Overview During the first 2 years of life, children can have different infections that require special attention, one of them is bronchiolitis, a respiratory infection that might need hospitalisation.1 Although different viruses can cause bronchiolitis, the most common virus causing it is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).2 Therefore, in this article, we will analyse, more in-depth, […]

Influenza vs Adenovirus Differences

By Asha Moalin on September 26, 2024

Introduction Influenza virus and adenovirus are both common respiratory viral infections. Influenza virus is responsible for influenza (flu) which is a contagious respiratory infection1 and adenovirus is a common virus that causes respiratory infection that is similar to the flu.2 Influenza is a communicable virus that infects and colonises the upper respiratory tract, causing inflammation […]

Croup Vs Pertussis Differences

By Paulina Kopec on September 25, 2024

Overview and the importance of their differences Distinguishing between similar health conditions may be difficult, especially in moments of stress. Croup and pertussis are both infections of the respiratory system affecting largely babies and young children. Telling them apart is crucial for understanding how patients can be diagnosed and treated by their doctor as well […]

Long-Term Effects Of Respiratory Distress In Newborns

By Manu Raghavan Pullur Vadakke Warriam on July 17, 2024

Introduction In 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy experienced a heart-wrenching tragedy with the premature birth of her son, Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, nearly six weeks before his due date. Shortly after his birth, Patrick struggled to breathe due to hyaline membrane disease, now recognised as neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS). In a pioneering effort to save the newborn's […]

Popcorn Lung: Causes and Symptoms

By Charlotte Sutherland on June 27, 2024

Introduction Popcorn lung, formally known as bronchiolitis obliterans, is a rare and serious respiratory condition that affects the bronchioles of your lungs. “Bronchiolitis” refers to inflammation of the bronchioles, whereas “obliterans” means permanent narrowing of the bronchioles. The bronchioles are the small airways in the lungs that branch off from the larger bronchi which enter […]

Unraveling Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

By Talita Utomo on May 3, 2024

Introduction Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) stands as a rare anomaly in the world of respiratory disorders. This disease only affects 0.37 per 100,000 people.1 This article will examine PAP thoroughly, focusing on insights to foster a clear understanding of this condition. Within the lung's intricate architecture, PAP disrupts the normal function of alveoli, the primary […]

What Is Tracheostomy

By Aparajita Balsavar on April 26, 2024

Overview A tracheostomy (sometimes called tracheotomy) is a medical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck to access the windpipe or trachea.1 Tracheostomy is one of the earliest surgical procedures ever recorded, dating back to pre-Christianity, with illustrations depicting it as early as 3600 B.C. in ancient Egypt. In the past, a tracheostomy […]

What Is The Tracheoesophageal Fistula

By Ana Silvia Scavacini Marinonio on April 26, 2024

Introduction Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is defined as an abnormal communication between the trachea and the oesophagus. While fistulas can have traumatic or infectious origins, iatrogenic injury after tracheotomy and tracheal intubation, or be caused by tumours, radiotherapy, or acid ingestion, the most common form is congenital1. The aetiology of TEF is multifactorial, with environmental, genetic, […]

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