Respiratory diseases (185 contents)
Immunity is the body's ability to defend itself against infection and disease. The immune system is made up of various cells, organs and proteins that work together to protect the body from harmful...
A healthy diet is a way of eating that provides the body with all the necessary nutrients in the right proportions. For people with immune system problems, a healthy diet should be rich in vitamins,...
For many parents, there is nothing more frustrating than another sick leave, cancelled classes or night duty with a thermometer in hand. A runny nose, a cough, a fever - barely a child has recovered...
The immune system plays a key role in protecting our bodies from infection and disease. Problems with the immune system can lead to frequent infections, chronic inflammation and other serious...
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects millions of people worldwide, causing narrowing of the airways, difficulty breathing, wheezing and a feeling of tightness in the chest. It is an...
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...
The common cold is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. Although it is usually a mild and self-limiting illness, the right treatment approach can speed up recovery and minimise...
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...
In summer, when temperatures outside rise, air conditioning becomes an essential convenience for many of us. However, despite the advantages, such as comfort and cooling, air conditioning can also...
Maxillary sinus surgery is a form of invasive sinus treatment depending on the problem. Currently, endoscopic surgery is performed as well as Caldwell-Luca access surgery. Sometimes the operation has...
Sleep is one of man's basic physiological needs. It allows the entire body to regenerate. It is estimated that about ⅓ of a person's life is spent in sleep. Such an important part of life can be...
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...
The RSV virus has been heard about much more frequently in recent months than in the past. The record number of cases of the virus, which particularly threatens children under the age of five, has...
The last two pandemic years have brought a great deal of excitement about COVID-19 vaccination. What seems to be missing from the flurry of information in this recent period is a clear message about...
Polypsin the nose are a problem faced by quite a large group of people. Unfortunately, many patients do not even know they have this type of problem. What are polyps and how can they be removed?
People who have been vaccinated against flu at least once are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease in the future compared to their unvaccinated peers, according to a new study.
After the pandemic and the long-lasting isolation, the time has come for the development of diseases that have so far mainly appeared seasonally. Unfortunately, the 'isolation' from the viruses that...
One of the possible symptoms of lung cancer is coughing. However, it is well known that coughing varies in nature and many people wonder what type of cough is suggestive of cancer. Coughing is not a...
The most frequent cause of bad breath is negligent hygiene. However, sometimes the problem is caused by a medical condition - patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as trimethylaminuria suffer from...
There is a constant debate around cannabis - some are in favour of it and argue that it should be legalised, while others are clearly against it and point out the health risks associated with its...
COVID-19 has very different symptoms - just as the infection was initially characterised primarily by a loss of taste and smell, it is now perfectly clear that completely different complaints can...
Sorethroat and earache are common complaints and can occur with COVID-19 infection. However, they are not always a cause for concern. Sore throat and ear ache are usually a symptom of a minor cold....
Unfortunately, newborn babies and infants fall ill relatively often, mainly due to the immaturity of their immune system. Parents - especially when it is their first baby - often do not know what to...