Causes of Shortness of Breath
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 …
Bronchitis
CDC RSV Health Advisory Warning
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 …
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)
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 …
Respiratory Infections
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 …
Bronchitis Symptoms
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 …
