Respiratory diseases (184 contents)
Chronic diseases of the lower respiratory tract (18 contents)
How to treat bronchitis?
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial mucosa that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as viral infections, bacterial infections or chemical irritants. In treating bronchitis, the key...
What is asthma and how is it controlled?
Asthma is a chronic airway disease characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the bronchi, leading to recurrent attacks of breathlessness, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. Asthma control...
The different types of asthma: know them all!
Asthma, being one of the diseases of civilisation, causes inflammation and irritation of the airways. As it turns out, several types of it are mentioned at the moment. Which are they? We encourage...
Almost two million children suffer from asthma due to polluted air
Asthma is a chronic disease that can cause inflammation in the lungs. According to a recently published study, nearly two million new cases of childhood ast hma may be caused by air pollution.
Antibiotic therapy in pregnancy and risk of asthma in the child
For years, attention has been drawn to the need for judicious use of antibiotics, not least in order to reduce bacterial resistance. Also specialists from the American Vanderbilt University School of...
The ban on smoking in restaurants has reduced the number of hospitalised patients in the Czech Republic
A total ban on smoking in restaurants and inns has been in force in the Czech Republic for a year. However, there are still voices of opponents who want to relax the new regulations, as well as...
Distant effects of respiratory infections in children
When it comes to various childhood illnesses, it is not uncommon for parents to worry about whether these individuals will lead to any future complications. In most cases, most likely not, but it is...
Apitherapy - the use of bee products in therapeutics
Apitherapy is the use of bee products in therapeutics. Apitherapy is now becoming an increasingly popular alternative to many modern synthetic medicines. It can be used to treat specific health...
Smoking by pregnant women
W. Zatoński, W. Hanke Passive smoking (exposure to tobacco smoke) does not only affect non-smokers in the company of smokers.
Smoking by pregnant women
W. Zatoński, W. Hanke Passive smoking (exposure to tobacco smoke) does not only affect non-smokers in the company of smokers.
Smoking by pregnant women
W. Zatoński, W. Hanke Passive smoking (exposure to tobacco smoke) does not only affect non-smokers in the company of smokers.
Bronchial asthma, part 1: causes, symptoms
The first part of this article on bronchial asthma explains in an accessible format the causes of asthma, its most common symptoms and how to assess respiratory function.
