Treatment of Obese Patients for Obstructive Lung Disease
Are patients with obesity and no objective documentation of airflow obstruction being inappropriately treated with bronchodilators?
Category : Lung Health : Health & Medical
Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome
What is the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome?
What Are the Treatments for Lung Nodules?
Approximately 1 out of every 500 chest X-rays reveals the growth of a lung nodule, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Also called a pulmonary nodule, a lung nodule is a small, round growth that appears on the surface of your lung.
What is the Larynx?
The larynx is part of the respiratory tract. Where is this part of the respiratory system located?
How Long Will You Live With Stage 3 Lung Cancer?
What is stage 3 lung cancer life expectancy?
CDC Specialist in Taiwan May Have SARS
A CDC physician who was sent to Taiwan to help with its SARS outbreak is now on his way back to the U.S. after developing symptoms of the disease.
How to Breathe Properly
Breathing properly means more than inhaling and exhaling, or delivering oxygen to the lungs and expelling carbon dioxide. Sure, we may breathe without much thought; but many of us are improperly breathing more than we think. Follow these steps to learn how to breathe properly and thus introduce more
Third U.S. Man Tests Positive for MERS Virus, CDC Reports
Third MERS case in U.S.: He was business associate of health care worker diagnosed with the first U.S. case, but shows no signs of illness
10 FAQs About Living With COPD
WebMD provides answers to 10 common questions about COPD.
An Update on Allergen Immunotherapy and Asthma
Learn more about the effect of allergen-specific immunotherapy on asthma.
Bronchitis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of bronchitis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Treatment of Obese Patients for Obstructive Lung Disease
Are patients with obesity and no objective documentation of airflow obstruction being inappropriately treated with bronchodilators?
Where Does Oxygen Go to From the Lungs?
The air you breathe into your lungs is 20% oxygen. Your body must have oxygen to produce energy for your cells, and some oxygen combines with carbon to produce carbon dioxide, a waste product that is breathed out. Thus, you need oxygen to nourish and cleanse your cells.
How Can You Help Your Teen Cope When You Have Cancer?
Check out these tips for keeping the communication open as you and your teen live with your cancer.
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)-Ongoing Concerns
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) gradually worsens over time. Your symptoms depend on when COPD was diagnosed, how far along it is, and your lifestyle.If you are diagnosed early, before a lot of lung damage has taken place, you may have very mild symptoms, even when you are active. If yo
4-7-8 Breathing Exercises
Intentional breathing is used in yoga and meditation.yoga image by Jorge Casais from Fotolia.comBreathing is necessary for life functions, yet many people give little thought to the actual process of breathing. Breathing intentionally is central to the practice of yoga and meditation,...
Demographic, Clinical, and Lab Parameters of Cystic Fibrosis
How have clinical outcomes in cystic fibrosis differed between the last two decades?
Is Basal Pneumonia Contagious?
Basal pneumonia is the inflammation of the lower lobes of the lungs. It can be caused by a multitude of factors. The most likely cause of pneumonia is infection. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Pneumonia can vary in severity from mild to life threatening.
Management of Interstitial Lung Disease in Elderly Patients
What are the ageing-associated risks for developing interstitial lung disease?
When a Cold Becomes Bronchitis
What should you do when a cold turns into bronchitis, also called a chest cold? Find out when you can treat it at home and when you need to see your doctor.