BPAP – Bi level Positive Airway Pressure

BPAP – Bi level Positive Airway Pressure Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a mode of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of Sleep apnea. PAP ventilation is commonly used for those who are critically ill in hospital with respiratory failure, congestive cardiac failure and acute exacerbation of COPD and asthma and in newborn infants (neonates). There are several forms of PAP devices: Continuous positive airway pressure         Read More …

Pediatric Asthma : Meaning, Diagnosis and Overview

Asthma is a condition that affects a persons airways, which are also called breathing tubes or bronchial tubes and alveoli. Breathing can be a lot more difficult in kids with asthma because their airways are very sensitive.Asthma is a common long-term condition that can be effectively controlled in most children.

Emphysema: Prevention and Complications

Emphysema Prevention – Stop smoking and avoid exposure to chemical fumes and dust.  , Wear a mask to protect your lungs..

Emphysema: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Emphysema Treatment Using Home Remedies, Yoga, And Diet – Foods to be taken: Healthy diet consisting of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre and water.
, Low-sodium chicken soup is particularly beneficial for those suffering with emphysema. Because chicken contains cysteine, it helps to clear your body of excess mucus. Additional food sources of cysteine include wheat germ, red peppers, garlic, onions, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
, Olive oil aids in the removal of waste and mucus from the gallbladder and large intestine.
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Emphysema: Symptom and Causes

Emphysema Symptoms – Breathlessness, Sputum produced with chronic bronchitis, Coughing, Cyanosis. Emphysema Causes – Smoking, Air pollution.

Emphysema: Meaning, Diagnosis and Overview

Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs and occurs when the alveolar walls are destroyed along with the capillary blood vessels that run within them..

COPD: Symptom and Causes

COPD Symptoms – A long-lasting (chronic) cough, Mucus (white, yellow or greenish) that comes up when you cough, Shortness of breath that gets worse when you exercise, Wheezing . COPD Causes – Tobacco smoking, Indoor air pollution (such as biomass fuel used for cooking and heating), Outdoor air pollution.