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22nd September 2009
Cough and colds are considered ordinary illnesses by many individuals. However, it is unusual if it persists for more than a week. It may be something else. It may be bronchitis.
Bronchitis is a respiratory condition wherein the bronchial tubes are i... Read >
Author: Reed Carney21st September 2009
In his book, Essential Allergy, Niels Mygind defines asthma as,
"A lung disease characterised by: 1, variable and reversible airway obstruction; 2, airway inflammation; and 3, bronchial hyper-responsiveness."
Asthma is a disease where bronchial tube... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
The level of allergies seems to be on the rise all the time. The levels of eczema, hay fever and asthma have risen dramatically in recent times. For example eczema now affects between 10 – 15 % of the population at some time during their lives.
Allergi... Read >
Author: The Natural Way08th September 2009
I have eaten some weird and wonderful dishes around the world but some of the more interesting concoctions have been served up to me in China.
A particularly interesting delicacy I ate some years ago consisted of Cow's bronchial tubes - the airways betw... Read >
Author: Ravish12347708th September 2009
I have eaten some weird and wonderful dishes around the world but some of the more interesting concoctions have been served up to me in China.
A particularly interesting delicacy I ate some years ago consisted of Cow's bronchial tubes - the airways betw... Read >
Author: Ravish12347703rd September 2009
One of the most common diseases that affect the aging population of California is COPD. COPD( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. "Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time. There is no... Read >
Author: Gregg Camp18th August 2009
The marshmallow plant can be found in southern and western Europe, western Asia, and the northeastern region of North America. The plant originally grew in salty soils, but now it thrives in moist, uncultivated ground. The fleshy, upright stems of the m... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th August 2009
Suffering from seasonal or constant allergies? Follow the friendly tips below for fast relief.AVOIDANCEWhen at all possible avoid the allergens, by not be nearing them. If you are allergic to dogs or cats, then you should avoid homes where inside animals ... Read >
Author: tim bock10th August 2009
Acute bronchitis occurs when an irritant or infection causes inflammation and swelling of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which narrow the air passages. When the cells lining the airways are irritated beyond a certain point, the tiny cilia (hairlike pr... Read >
Author: john daniel08th August 2009
Second Hand Smoke is Harmful In a recent study of casino workers, it was shown that 57% of employees that were exposed to high levels of second hand smoke believed that their health had been harmed and 91% wanted to transfer to other jobs where they would... Read >
Author: tim bock03rd August 2009
Most everyone has heard about the dangers of smoking. However, for many people, these warnings are just not enough to kick the habit for good.
If you’ve wanted to quit but feel like you need more motivation, you should learn about the benefits of qu... Read >
Author: mbedrane01st August 2009
BRONCHITIS is a respiratory disease. It is an inflammation of bronchial tubes, or air passages, characterized by cough, hacking cough, wheeze and begma.
There are 2 main types of bronchitis: ACUTE & CHRONIC. Acute bronchitis is a common disease that no... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st July 2009
Asthma is a disease that cannot live without allergic reactions. In other words, allergies and asthma are best friends who become a nightmare to all sufferers of the disease. Pollen, dust, mold spores etc. are the allergens that trip asthma once a person ... Read >
Author: Henry Fong09th July 2009
1-Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It is characterized by the abnormal division and multiplication of cells within the lungs and bronchial tubes causing the accumulation of tumor cells into a cancer.
... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen01st July 2009
The word allergy springs from the Greek words "allos," meaning different or modified and "ergos," meaning work or action. Allergy roughly alludes to an "altered reaction." An allergy alludes to an exaggerated reaction by our immune mechanism responding to... Read >
Author: troy saunders14th June 2009
Asthma is a circumstance of the lung that leads to a person having difficulty in breathing. It is quick becoming a general disease among children. A person's bronchial tubes or airways get affected due to asthma. For those who suffer from asthma, managing... Read >
Author: Dr. Mital John12th June 2009
Natural remedies for asthma may bring about longer term relief from the disease which is likely to be associated with a deficiency of omega 3 essential fatty acids.Asthma is a respiratory disease that is characterised by sudden onset with closure of bronc... Read >
Author: jasminesmith18th May 2009
Cough is not a disease actually; it is a symptom of any kind of obstruction in the respiratory tract. Coughs can originate in the pharynx, bronchial tubes, trachea and the pleura lining of the lungs.
Crush enough fresh ginger to obtain half a tablespoo... Read >
Author: John Adison28th April 2009
I have eaten some weird and wonderful dishes around the world but some of the more interesting concoctions have been served up to me in China.
A particularly interesting delicacy I ate some years ago consisted of Cow's bronchial tubes - the airways be... Read >
Author: onlinebmkt28th April 2009
breathe.
It is best to avoid cold drinks since it can worsen the air passageway.
Check your kitchen for other natural remedies.
Ginger is said to be an effective remedy for bronchitis which can be commonly found within your home. Ginger can b... Read >
Author: July Somma28th April 2009
as well as wheezing.
Bronchodilators are divided into three subgroups such as beta2-agonists, anticholinergics, and xanthines.
Beta2-agonists are used to reduce the symptoms brought by chronic bronchitis by relaxing the airways in your lungs. Sal... Read >
Author: July Somma28th April 2009
Smoking is considered to be a serious cause of bronchitis which can lead to other complications like pneumonia. The substances found in cigarettes as well other tobacco causes bronchial tubes irritation. Environmental pollution and exposures to chemical... Read >
Author: July Somma28th April 2009
Bronchitis is a common respiratory disorder that can occur to any age. It is usually associated with flues and colds. When the complication is left uncured, this can lead to pneumonia. Bronchitis attack the immune system of a vulnerable person especially ... Read >
Author: July Somma26th April 2009
Asthma is a chronic disease means it Last for a long period that affects the bronchial tubes, which take air in and out of the lungs. In asthma, these airways become easily affected and as a result react more robustly to allergens or irritants that are th... Read >
Author: JosephLetzelter22nd April 2009
Cure For Bronchitis and Bronchitis. 8 More Useful Tips
Bronchitis information isn't always reliable when you search on the web, as too many people are trying to sell you something instead of actual providing useful resources you can use.
Below are 8... Read >
Author: Coran Levison22nd April 2009
Bronchitis and Bronchitis Natural Treatment - Another 5 Useful Hints
Here are 5 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 5 tips are useful reminders.
I ... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
The Top 9 Bronchitis and How To Treat Bronchitis Tips
Bronchitis information isn't always reliable when you search on the web, as too many people are trying to sell you something instead of actual providing useful resources you can use.
Below are 9 ... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
4 Reasons To Know Why Bronchitis and What Is Bronchitis Is So Interesting
When searching for bronchitis and what is bronchitis information online, I happened to find some tips - 4 of them, in fact.
I hope that you find them useful...as it's taken ou... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
5 Top Bronchitis and Symptoms Of Bronchitis Tips
Here are 5 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 5 tips are useful reminders - especially where symptom... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
8 Top Bronchitis and Cure For Bronchitis Tips
Here are 8 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 8 tips are useful reminders.
I struggled to find a rel... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
Treatment Of Bronchitis and Bronchitis. The Top 6 Things You Should Know
Here are 6 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 6 tips are useful reminders.
... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
6 More Hints, Tips For Bronchitis and What Is Bronchitis
Accurate bronchitis information is not always easy to find on the Internet.
I struggled to find a reliable source myself, so I decided to collate some tips for you, along with other relevant w... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
8 Reasons To Know Why Bronchitis and Treatment Of Bronchitis Is So Interesting
Here are 8 tips about bronchitis.
It always fascinates me that you can always find something new about a topic if you look hard enough, and these 8 tips are useful remind... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
The Top 8 Bronchitis and Treatment For Bronchitis Tips
When searching for bronchitis and treatment for bronchitis information online, I happened to find some tips - 8 of them, in fact.
I hope that you find them useful...as it's taken our researchers... Read >
Author: Coran Levison17th April 2009
When searching for bronchitis and symptoms of bronchitis information online, I happened to find some tips - 8 of them, in fact.
I hope that you find them useful...as it's taken our researchers some time to find them all!
Nevertheless, it's worth the... Read >
Author: Coran Levison16th April 2009
Bronchitis information isn't always reliable when you search on the web, as too many people are trying to sell you something instead of actual providing useful resources you can use.
Below are 5 tips about bronchitis and cure for bronchitis that I hope... Read >
Author: Coran Levison15th April 2009
One of the most common diseases that affects the aging population of California is COPD. COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. "Progressive" means the disease gets worse over time. There is ... Read >
Author: Gregg Camp09th April 2009
Ever heard your doctor mention the term bronchitis? This is actually a chronic or acute swelling or soreness of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system's tracheobronchial tree (trachea or windpipe and the bronchial tubes). Under some circumstances,... Read >
Author: July Somma09th April 2009
This is why you should be aware of the common diseases today and know about their symptoms so you can take the necessary action to prevent it from becoming worse. As soon as you notice the signs and symptoms, you can consult with your doctor immediately... Read >
Author: July Somma09th April 2009
Bacterial infections lead to chronic bronchitis; but with asthmatic bronchitis, small particles that passes though the cilia in the bronchial tubes triggers this disease; the airways and bronchial tubes become obstructed. Mucus is produced by the bronchia... Read >
Author: July Somma30th March 2009
This is a respiratory disease found in the lower tract that occurs due to inflammation of airway tubes. It is divided in to two types acute and chronic. Acute is caused by viruses and chronic is caused by bacteria. In chronic, there is information of prod... Read >
Author: Mercy10th March 2009
Mononucleosis is an infectious viral disease that is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. More rarely, it can be caused by cytomegalovirus. Both of these viruses are members of the herpes family. Once the virus enters the body, it multiplies in... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd March 2009
Bronchodilators are divided into three subgroups such as beta2-agonists, anticholinergics, and xanthines.
Beta2-agonists are used to reduce the symptoms brought by chronic by relaxing the airways in your lungs. Salbutamol and Terbutaline are some co... Read >
Author: Jarred Sadler02nd March 2009
A active lifestyle will make you stronger and improve your mental and brute health. You�re taking steps toward a athletic body and mind when you start to eat superior, exercise more, and reduce stress. Avoiding smoking and only drinking alcohol in mode... Read >
Author: Chanelle Perroww10th February 2009
Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat and airways clear. Coughs are one of the most frequent symptoms of childhood illness A cough can be caused by inflammation of your upper respiratory tract (throat and windpipe) due to a viral infection. Coughing... Read >
Author: shalini16th January 2009
A wholesome lifestyle is important for everyone and for several explanations. The leading is that it helps folk live longer. In addition, those who lead a wholesome lifestyle can avoid some of the common diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and... Read >
Author: Chanelle Perroww12th January 2009
A active lifestyle will make you stronger and improve your mental and physical health. You�re taking steps toward a sound body and mind when you approach to eat preferable, exercise more, and reduce stress. Avoiding smoking and only drinking alcohol in... Read >
Author: Chanelle Perroww07th January 2009
Acute bronchitis is a result of the inflammation of the large bronchitis in the lungs. This is usually caused by viral and bacteria pathogens. The symptoms experienced include an expectorant cough, fever, fatigue, headaches, breathlessness, pain in the ch... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th January 2009
In his book, Essential Allergy, Niels Mygind defines asthma as,
"A lung disease characterised by: 1, variable and reversible airway obstruction; 2, airway inflammation; and 3, bronchial hyper-responsiveness."
Asthma is a disease where bronchial tube... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva05th January 2009
Bronchitis is as a result of inflammation of the medium sized air ways in the lungs. The cause is usually a bacteria or viral infection. Asthma is a condition that takes place as a result of irritation to the airways too. The tubes swell and make air m... Read >
Author: Mercy11th December 2008
The Causes:
A cough is caused by inflammation of the throat and bronchial tubes. This inflammation causes mucus to form, which the system tries to expel by coughing.
The vitality of the system has been lowered by improper diet, loss of sleep, lack of ex... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin11th December 2008
First, The Cause:
Changeable weather, catching cold, exposure, wet feet, chilling when not sufficiently clothed, insufficient ventilation in the house, especially in the bedrooms.
Bronchitis would be uncommon if people ate the right food, kept their sys... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin08th December 2008
We all hate it when a cold takes over our bodies. There are millions of different types of colds that we can catch. However, most of the colds result in a painful feeling taking over our chests. This is known as chest congestion. The best way to describe ... Read >
Author: Alien10th October 2008
Children's asthma can't be cured but, you can manage the symptoms of asthma with medications. You and your child will usually work with doctors to have a plan to manage their asthma. It's a daily asthma plan to help figure out treatments and what needs to... Read >
Author: Mary Dolson29th September 2008
Allergic asthma is very common in children and young adults. It normally starts during childhood and sometimes after the adolescence period. Nevertheless, it may still occur at different ages. Because of this, one should be ready with allergy asthma treat... Read >
Author: Ricky K Lim25th September 2008
Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. During an asthma attack, the lining of the bronchial tubes swells, causing the airways to narrow and... Read >
Author: rosy22nd September 2008
Comfortable indoor relative humidity (percentage of moisture in the air) level is 35%. Many homes can have a relative humidity level as low as 7% in the winter.
Pneumococcus, staphylococcus, and streptococcus bacteria die up to 20 times faster at relat... Read >
Author: O. Tchetchel17th September 2008
If you are suffering from asthma, you might be familiar with the inhalers and oral remedies prescribed by your doctor for the treatment of shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing that accompany an asthmatic episode. While these medicines are typically ... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt09th September 2008
Asthma, as of today, does not have a cure but for most people there is a temporary solution for it and is controlled with diligence and most can have a full normal life. The control can come from plans and way of life changes that has shown to reduce the ... Read >
Author: james ellison03rd September 2008
Asthma is a condition where the airways become irritated and inflamed.
As a result, they:
become narrower
produce extra mucus
This makes it more difficult for air to flow into and out of the lungs and causes the symptoms of asthma.
... Read >
Author: Celly Dunk02nd September 2008
Asthma is a condition where the airways become irritated and inflamed.
As a result, they:
become narrower
produce extra mucus
This makes it more difficult for air to flow into and out of the lungs and causes the symptoms of asthma.
... Read >
Author: Celly Dunk20th August 2008
Nighttime can be an extremely difficult period for individuals with bronchial asthma. All asthma patients have more sensitive airways at night. Those with increased attacks at night, "nocturnal asthma," have been found to experience an eight fold increase... Read >
Author: Alien13th August 2008
More and more clearly there seems to be some relationship between bronchial asthma and stomach function. Asthmatics often suffer from digestive problems, frequently complaining about excess stomach acid. Treating stomach disorders may actually improve the... Read >
Author: Alien13th August 2008
Treating rhinitis in many ways is similar to treating sinusitis. Decongestants and antihistamines may be prescribed for patients with bronchial asthma who do not experience adverse excessive dryness and "plugging" of the bronchial tubes. A saline nasal mi... Read >
Author: Alien29th July 2008
Asthma is a very widespread respiratory disease, it affects the trachea and bronchial tubes by becoming inflamed and plugged with mucus. This causes the airways to narrow, restricting the amount of air going to the lungs, and makes it very hard to breathe... Read >
Author: dr rony26th July 2008
Nearly every person in the world is allergic to something allergies are caused by your body's immune system being oversensitized to a common substance or irritant. For most of us, this can be something like pollen or mold spores. Common allergies and s... Read >
Author: Boris_yo17th July 2008
Pneumonia can be an extremely serious condition. In the very old, the very young, or people with compromised immune systems, it can be deadly. In an otherwise healthy person pneumonia is less serious, but it still requires that you take special care of yo... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th July 2008
The recommended indoor relative humidity (percentage of moisture in the air) level is 35%.
Many homes can have a relative humidity level as low as 7% in the winter. Pneumococcus, staphylococcus, and streptococcus bacteria die up to 20 times faster at r... Read >
Author: O. Tchetchel10th July 2008
There have been a lot of studies about food allergy that involves patients having asthma. You can easily see the symptoms after a couple of hours after eating a certain kind of food. Asthma and eczema are associated with atopic patients with allergies in ... Read >
Author: Joey Singer07th July 2008
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Coughing often brings up yellow or greenish mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.
Br... Read >
Author: peterhutch23rd June 2008
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. The upper respiratory system includes the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian (pronounced yoo-STA-shuhn) tubes, trachea (pronounced TRAY-kee-uh), larynx, and bronchial tubes. More than tw... Read >
Author: John Mathew23rd June 2008
Bronchitis is an acute inflammation of the air passages within the lungs. It occurs when the trachea (windpipe) and the large and small bronchi (airways) within the lungs become inflamed because of infection or other causes.
The disease comes in two fo... Read >
Author: John Mathew17th June 2008
Acute bronchitis is usually due to an infection and generally lasts for no more than a few weeks and will resolve either with treatment or on its own. It can be caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold and is a common complication of the cold... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th June 2008
Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. It is a disease of the airways or branches of the... Read >
Author: Sander Bel11th May 2008
Asthma is an ancient Greek word meaning "panting or shortdrawn breath". It is in allergic reaction due to one or more allergens. It is the most troublesome of respiratory diseases. The asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, in between whi... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick03rd April 2008
Besides the hundreds of non-health reasons to quit smoking, there are many health benefits to quitting smoking. If you're looking for some good health reasons to stop smoking now, these are just a few of the many health reasons to look for when you quit t... Read >
Author: Helen Hecker19th March 2008
Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. It is a disease of the airways or branches of the... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune10th March 2008
Asthma is an illness where irritants cause inflammation of the bronchial tubes, as they become very sensitive, and thus making it difficult to breath. Contraction of the muscles around the wind pipe can be a result of this inflammation. The inflammation c... Read >
Author: Peter sams08th March 2008
Asthma is an illness where irritants cause inflammation of the bronchial tubes, as they become very sensitive, and thus making it difficult to breath. Contraction of the muscles around the wind pipe can be a result of this inflammation. The inflammation c... Read >
Author: Peter sams26th February 2008
How long have you
been smoking? Whether it's twenty years, thirty years, or maybe
longer than you can remember, you'll be glad
to know that even "career smokers"
can improve their health when they stop smoking and feel better
almost immediately... Read >
Author: Antonio LeMaire25th February 2008
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease—sometimes worrisome and inconvenient—but a manageable condition. With proper understanding, good medical care, and monitoring, you can keep asthma under control. Chronic condition characterized by di... Read >
Author: Peter sams06th February 2008
Numerous herbs have anti-inflammatory and expectorant capabilities and are helpful in fighting bronchitis. A handful of common remedies follow.
To soothe a dry bronchial cough, drink a hot mullein-coltsfoot tea several times a day
To make the tea, s... Read >
Author: Alien02nd February 2008
A cold is an infection that affects the upper respiratory tract the nose, throat, sinuses trachea and bronchial tubes. It starts with a sneeze or tickle in the back of your throat. A little while later, you notice that you're coughing a bit and feel fatig... Read >
Author: Chris01st February 2008
Acute bronchitis usually develops on the heels of a cold or the flu. Your body's battle to defeat these infections leaves your bronchial tubes sensitive, irritated, and inflamed, explains Alan P. Brauer, M.D. This impairs the ability of the tiny hairs tha... Read >
Author: Alien31st January 2008
Across the northern United States, members of “polar bear clubs” delight in swimming in frigid oceans, lakes, and streams every winter. There is no better way to start off a new year. Most Americans, on the other hand, view voluntary immersion in cold... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee26th January 2008
For some people, asthma symptoms are unmistakable-like trying to suck air through a straw, they say. But not everyone experiences the severe wheezing that's considered the hallmark of the disease. In fact, one of the most common symptoms is persistent cou... Read >
Author: Alien22nd January 2008
Croup has an unmistakable sound a harsh, repetitive cough similar to the noise of a seal barking. It is a respiratory disease which afflicts infants and young children, typically aged between 3 months and 3 years. Croup is characterized by a harsh "barkin... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
Bronchitis include a cough that produces mucus (sometimes called sputum), trouble breathing and a feeling of tightness in your chest. Acute bronchitis is most often caused by one of a number of viruses that can infect the respiratory tract and attack the ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which some of the bronchi and bronchioles have lost their elasticity and have expanded and filled with fluid. With bronchiectasis, these natural cleaning mechanisms have become damaged or destroyed. Although bronchiec... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
Asthma occurs when the main air passages of your lungs, the bronchial tubes, become inflamed. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing , shortness of breath , chest tightness, and coughing , which respond to bronchodilators. The inflammation... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th August 2007
Yoga is a system which involves Asanas (body postures) and Pranayama (art of breath control). It is widely practiced to reduce stress related conditions, treat circulatory and respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis, and improve over-all healt... Read >
Author: Alien10th August 2007
This Article provides Information on most of the Home Remedies for Cough which are especially recommended by users. First we will discuss about cough.
A cough is the body's reaction to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or ... Read >
Author: Tom alter09th August 2007
Plant pollen is an important cause for triggering allergic asthma. Free airborne plant pollen allergen easily get carried by wind, interact with other particles including diesel exhaust carbon particles, thus providing a further transport mechanism for th... Read >
Author: Alien07th August 2007
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a condition involving the inflammation of the main airways (bronchial tubes) in the lungs that continues for a long period or keeps recurring. When the airways are irritated, thick mucus (also called sputum) for... Read >
Author: Alien23rd July 2007
Yoga Postures for Reducing Asthma
Today, yoga is an effective way as to control many diseases, especially the chronic and functional types. Yoga postures for asthma is a way to control asthma attacks. Yoga is a system that includes exercises that can b... Read >
Author: Alien05th July 2007
Asthma happens when the main air passages of your lungs, the bronchial tubes, become inflamed. Asthma is a chronic but treatable situation. It is a very common long-term condition that affects your airways and breathing. It affects the airways, the small... Read >
Author: Tom alter08th June 2007
You know you really want to stop smoking. You are also aware that you have one excuse after another. You might think that you have too much going on at work to stop smoking right now. Or you might rationalize that you’ll keep looking for the perfect cur... Read >
Author: exsmoker06th June 2007
In certain cases asthma becomes very acute and many complications arise out of an asthmatic attack. Children and young adults are more vulnerable to sudden and unpredictable attacks of asthma. These attacks are mostly triggered by allergens and excessive ... Read >
Author: Tom alter30th May 2007
Asthma can be seriously threatening to the life of the patient. Although death only happens sometimes the possibility of it happening cannot be completely ruled out. There are a very small percentage of people who do not respond to the treatment offered a... Read >
Author: Tom alter30th May 2007
Asthma is a disease that has been mentioned in medical history over and over again. So it can aptly be termed as an ancient disease. It is not right therefore to term it as a disease that is only a resultant of modern day lifestyle. But definitely there i... Read >
Author: Tom alter25th May 2007
A few types of asthma are special because they are caused due to certain special conditions. There are mainly four such special conditions that are well recognised by doctors. These can be described as:
Exercise Induced Asthma: As the name suggests thi... Read >
Author: Tom alter15th May 2007
It is known that bronchitis can appear because of an infection from bacteria or virus, and these are causes that make this illness contagious. Patients with bronchitis have inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi located in the chest of human body... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th May 2007
Bronchial tubes, which are the air passages that extend from the windpipe and up to the lungs can become inflamed. That is when bronchitis appears. Bronchitis can be also the inflammation of the bronchi which are located in the chest of human body.
There... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola11th May 2007
It is known that in many cases bronchitis has viral causes, so antibiotics are not indicated, but even so, they are prescribed in 60 to 80 percent of cases of acute bronchitis.
Studying inappropriate antibiotic use in older patients is an important thing... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola09th May 2007
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or bronchi located in the chest of the human body, and it is known that this illness holds a significant economic impact.
It affects every year millions of persons, especially during the winter seaso... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola06th May 2007
Common cold refers to the inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by viral infection. It occurs more often than any other diseases. It usually lasts for 6-10 days varying from one person to another. This is the most common problem among school ... Read >
Author: Alien06th May 2007
Most of us take breathing for granted. But if you suffer from asthma, the simple act of inhaling and exhaling can be a painful, even life-threatening struggle. Asthma causes dramatic tightening of the bronchial tubes, making breathing difficult or even im... Read >
Author: Naturopedia.com25th April 2007
Acute bronchitis is a disease of the respiratory system, more exactly the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Bronchitis may be classified in acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis appears after a respiratory infection or due to the infection with a virus o... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd April 2007
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (medium-size airways) in the lungs. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial (pronounced “brawn-kee-ull”) tubes, or bronchi. Bronchial tubes are the air passages that extend from the windpipe into the lu... Read >
Author: Alien20th April 2007
Definition: Bronchitis is the inflammation (acute or cronic )of the trachea, bronchi. Acute bronchitis is caused by viral or bacterial infection and heal without complications. Adults that smoke develop chronic bronchitis that cannot be cured.
Descri... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th April 2007
What is Bronchitis ?
Bronchitis is a serious variety of kasa roga, bronchitis is characterised by inflammation of the bronchial tubes which carry air to the lungs. Bronchitis disease is endemic to cold damp climates but may strike anywhere.
Acute br... Read >
Author: Alien10th April 2007
The word Asthma comes from the Greek meaning “to pant and really that is the singular most common asthma symptom and characterized the disease. During asthma attack the bronchial tubes and airways get swollen or even blocked completely, making it dif... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team27th March 2007
One of the more difficult things in being a parent is to care for the health and well-being of our children. This no doubt causes many of us anxiety and to worry if are doing the right things to care for our children. One of the biggest problems we have... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks26th March 2007
Bronchitis is a very common illness, especially among children. Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The most common of all bronchitis symptoms is cough. The second bronchitis symptom is the production of more mucus than normal. There ar... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola14th March 2007
General Description
The neem tree, or the Indian margosa tree, is a very common Indian tree which grows in the evergreen dense forests. It is biologically named as Azadirachta indica, which literally means ‘free tree of India’. This name has been g... Read >
Author: Tom alter06th March 2007
Hay fever is defined as a chronic condition characterized by nasal congestion, sneezing, runny and itching nose, palate, ears and eyes. Should you recognize any of the above symptoms, it’s probable that you or a member of your family has suffered from h... Read >
Author: Carol Bond01st March 2007
Cough is not a disease actually; it is a symptom of any kind of obstruction in the respiratory tract. Coughs can originate in the pharynx, bronchial tubes, trachea and the pleura lining of the lungs.
In Ayurveda, coughing is known as Kaasa roga. It is ... Read >
Author: Dr.Anna Hardy19th February 2007
Air is carried into our lungs through tubes, which from the bronchial tree. Because of different viruses or bacteria, these tubes can get infected. When such an infection happens, the right medical term for it is acute bronchitis.
The infection that ha... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th February 2007
Bronchitis is a respiratory system disease that is mostly found in the cold seasons. This is mainly because bronchitis is caused by viruses that also give us the flu or the cold. Bronchitis can also be caused by a bacteria, but this is not a very common b... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th February 2007
The respiratory system is very sensitive and at risk of developing many diseases. Acute bronchitis is one of the problems you might have. The bronchial tubes get infected in acute bronchitis. This tubes carry the air into your lungs. When you get acute br... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
There are two forms of bronchitis, the acute and the chronic bronchitis. The most common of the two is the acute bronchitis form. This is the result of an infection with a virus or bacteria. Acute bronchitis is in most of the cases a consequence of an inf... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
There are many times of the year when bronchial infections seem to increase. While not a researcher or medical professional, I have noticed that cold and rainy weather along with the changes in seasons, my kids seem to have more than their share of colds... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks10th February 2007
This type of bronchitis, the acute form usually starts about five days after you have had an respiratory infection. If you have had a flu or cold, about five days after, you will experience bronchitis symptoms. The most common symptoms for acute bronchiti... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola06th February 2007
The bronchi make the connections between the lungs and the windpipe. They are lining of your bronchial tubes and allow air to flow into your body. These bronchi can get infected, or inflamed making it harder fro air to travel to the lungs. This condition ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st February 2007
The bronchi are the lining of the air tubes of the lungs. The inflammation of the bronchi is called Bronchitis. It can be the result of a cold, a sore throat or influentza. The cool air and the low temperatures in winter influence in a negative way the di... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola31st January 2007
Bronchitis is an inflammation or infection of the lung’s airways, or bronchial tubes sometimes called the bronchi. Bronchitis, can be classified based on length of time someone has symptoms as either acute or chronic. Chronic bronchitis is longer term ... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks29th January 2007
Acute bronchitis can be caused by an inflammation in the bronchial tubes. These are the passages that allow air to go to the lungs, through the windpipe. The information can appear for two reasons: an irritation, the most common one can be because of smok... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola05th January 2007
Bronchitis, like many disorders can be classified based on length of time someone has symptoms. Chronic bronchitis is considered long-lasting or long term. While most of us non professional medical types are doing good to recognize basic symptomatic con... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks04th January 2007
Bronchitis designates the inflammation of the bronchial tree evolving with an excessive mucus secretion. It is an acute or chronic condition caused by bacterial, fungal or viral infections but also by allergens especially smoking.
Acute bronchitis has... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola04th January 2007
Bronchitis is encountered in all ages, especially in association with colds or flues. At persons with weak immune system and smokers chronic bronchitis and asthmatic bronchitis are the major complications. After bronchitis people are more susceptible to d... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola24th December 2006
Hello again. Last time we were talking about two very common allergy triggers found in most homes. These were mold and dust caused by dirty furnace and air conditioner filters. There is also some information on the importance of having the right humidi... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks19th December 2006
Anything chronic is considered to be a persistent, recurrent and lasting condition. While chronic bronchitis has often been associated with allergies and/or asthma, there are many other causes that can trigger a bronchial infection. Asthma as we know is... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks16th December 2006
With more than 15 million in the USA suffering from asthma, it is rather important to know what causes asthma. Many asthmatics till now still does not know what actually cause asthma.
One of the most common chronic illness of kids is asthma. This disea... Read >
Author: Eddy Kong 17th November 2006
Chronic bronchitis refers to inflammation and infection of the bronchial tubes and mucosal membranes, generating an overproduction of mucus. The excessive production of mucus at the level of the respiratory tract is the body's inflammatory response to irr... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola11th October 2006
Do you know that asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition? You improve it with a suitable and effective nutritional health complements.
Asthma difficulties can cause inflammation in the airways until they eventually become permanently damaged, which ... Read >
Author: Eddy Kong 12th September 2006
Chronic bronchitis is a very common respiratory disease that involves inflammation and infection of the bronchial tubes, mucosal membranes and tissues. The disease is manifested by an overproduction of mucus that results in temporary obstruction of the ai... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st September 2006
Breathing laboriously for air can be the most fearsome feeling in the world. Asthma is a prolonged circumstance in which swelling and redness of the air passage in the bronchial system and the muscles encompassing the bronchial tubes make breathing hard. ... Read >
Author: james ellison31st August 2006
When a person with asthma experiences a sudden worsening of his or her asthma symptoms it is called an asthma attack. During an asthma attack, the smooth muscles around the bronchial tubes in the lungs contract, making the airway openings more narrow. L... Read >
Author: Daniel Lanicek03rd August 2006
Asthma is a condition in which the airways are constricted, leading to wheezing and difficulty in breathing. The airways in the lungs known as bronchial tubes become inflamed and swollen, blocking the air passage. It is not known precisely why the airways... Read >
Author: John Henderson26th July 2006
Asthma medication comes in many different forms. One of these forms is the Asthma Inhaler. When someone suffers from asthma they could go into an asthma attack. This is caused when their bronchial tubes start to close, making it hard for the person to ... Read >
Author: Sarah De Young10th June 2006
Do you end up with wheezing, choughs or other asthma symptoms after physical exertion? If so, you may be suffering from exercise induced asthma.
In some people, asthma is triggered exclusively by exercise and not by allergens like pollen. How does exe... Read >
Author: Jane Peters01st June 2006
Chronic bronchitis is a very common respiratory illness. Around 12 million people in the United States are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis each year. Chronic bronchitis is considered to be the most common illness among the chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st June 2006
People with asthma or chronic bronchitis often develop asthmatic bronchitis. Patients who suffer from asthma develop asthmatic bronchitis when their previous respiratory condition becomes severe and persistent, causing permanent obstruction of the respira... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st April 2006
Want to enhance your health in surprising ways? Drink green
tea.
We're not talking about a new health discovery here. This
beverage has been used for thousands of years by the
Chinese. It has proved itself for centuries as worthy of being
inclu... Read >
Author: Patricia Wagner24th February 2006
What is the difference between God and a Doctor? God doesn't think that he is a doctor. How do you tell the difference between a Doctor and a banana? If the banana doesn't go rotten in 14 days then it isn't a doctor. According to your doctor asthma is inc... Read >
Author: Karen Fish27th January 2006
Lemons, they are one of the best fruits to use if you are sick or have asthma. Learn why and how you need to use them if you have asthma
Most people shy away from lemons because they are sour. Or, they make lemon juice and then kill their beneficial ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva01st January 2006
In his book, Essential Allergy, Niels Mygind defines asthma as,
"A lung disease characterised by: 1, variable and reversible airway obstruction; 2, airway inflammation; and 3, bronchial hyper-responsiveness."
Asthma is a disease where bronchial tube... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva16th November 2005
Ever heard of vocal cord dysfunction?
Not many have.
Vocal cord dysfunction is a respiratory condition characterized by adduction of the vocal cords. The result is a limitation of airflow at the level of the larynx that is often mistaken for asthma... Read >
Author: David Silva09th November 2005
1. Practice breathing from the diaphragm or abdomen instead of the chest. When you are breathing correctly the belly will push outward on breathing in, and contract or tighten when breathing out. The chest and shoulders do not rise up.
2. If you do st... Read >
Author: Michelle Garcia05th November 2005
So your thinking of giving up smoking but just need a little persuading of the good things that will happen to you if you quit. You've been forced to hear about the bad things that will happen if you carry on but like me your probable fed up of that so le... Read >
Author: Rob Mellor20th September 2005
Asthma is considered to be a respiratory system disease. This condition causes the person with Asthma to have difficulty breathing in the form of shortness of breath, coughing, the feeling of chest tightness, and sometimes feeling winded.
Asthma attac... Read >
Author: John Smith
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