Elitecare Emergency Hospital
24 Hour Emergency Room in League City, Texas
Shortness of breath is the feeling that you cannot get enough air into your lungs because your breathing passages are narrowed or blocked in some way. Shortness of breath is also called dyspnea and it may occur when you exert yourself, such as when walking up a flight of stairs or going for a run. …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issued a health advisory June 10, 2021 to notify clinicians and caregivers about increased interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity across parts of the Southern United States. It is not the norm to have respiratory illness in summer months. Things have changed resulting from the pandemic …
WHAT IS COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that cause airway obstruction and other breathing-related problems. Chronic respiratory diseases comprise the third leading cause of death in the U.S. While more than 16 million Americans have COPD, millions more are not being treated …
When is a Respiratory Infection an Emergency? As the world devotes rapt attention with COVID-19, it is important to know what a respiratory infection is and when it is an emergency. The symptoms can be very much like COVID-19 and knowing the differences in symptoms is critical. Risks of Transmission for Respiratory Infections The common …
Most people who develop bronchitis recover at home. However, there are times where this condition requires a trip to the emergency room. Bronchitis is an inflammatory condition of the bronchial tubes of your lungs that typically results from viral or bacterial infections. Should I Go To The ER? If you notice wheezing, difficulty breathing, or …
