Bronchitis is a respiratory infection that most often affects the lungs. It can be caused by a number of things, but the most common trigger is the common cold or flu. If you think your Bronchitis is just a nuisance, you are wrong. Bronchitis can be highly damaging to your lungs and even fatal in … Read more
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and coughing. Bronchiectasis is on the rise, especially in developed countries. And according to ICD 10 (the International Classification of Diseases), bronchiectasis is now classified under pulmonary diseases. This means that there is an increased need for better understanding and treatment of … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The main cause of COPD is smoking, but other factors like air pollution and genetics can also play a role. COPD is divided into two main types: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema affects the alveoli (air sacs) in your … Read more