Category: Respiratory Disorders
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Pneumonia
Pneumonia It is a condition which denotes inflammation of the lung parenchyma. Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill with fluid or pus An acute…
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Sinusitis
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissues in your sinuses (spaces in your forehead, cheeks and nose usually filled with air). It causes facial pain, a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing and sometimes a…
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Adenoids
Adenoids Adenoids are a patch of tissue in the throat that help the body fight infection. Adenoids are part of your immune system. Located just behind your nasal passage, Adenoids help trap germs that…
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Cystic Fibrosis (CF)”sixty-five roses” as a nickname
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)“sixty-five roses” as a nickname Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that can block and damage organs. It can affect the lungs,…
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Corona virus in detail
Corona virus in detail An introduction about corono virus Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause sickness as from the common cold to death. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted…
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Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Diseases
Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Diseases Cough A sudden audible expulsion of air from the lungs. Coughing is proceeded by inspiration, the glottis is partially closed and the accessory muscles of expiration contract to…