Education Blogs – Pulmonary Medical Consultants
4 Exercises To Help With COPD
COPD can bring with it shortness of breath. Thus, it is important to perform breathing exercises to strengthen the lungs. These exercises will aid you in taking air in and dealing with shortness of breath. Keep reading to get familiar with some breathing exercises for COPD. Breathing Exercises for COPD The breathing exercises for COPD […]
7 Causes of Shortness of Breath After Eating
Wheezing or shortness of breath after eating is not very common. It is a discomforting situation, and there are many health conditions linked to it. However, the issues may not be severe and can be dealt with easily. When you eat, you need to breathe; just like any other function, chewing and digesting food requires […]
Should I Really Use Essential Oils For Asthma?
Essential oils are plant pressed or steamed aroma rich oils containing the odor and flavor of plants. These oils are prepared in a way to capture their essence, which is why they are added to lots of products such as perfumes, aromatherapy, candles, food items, etc. For many decades or even centuries, essential oils have […]
Upper Back Pain During Breathing – Should I Be Worried?
Upper back pain while breathing can serve as an indicator for a wide variety of issues, including infections, trauma, or even heart abnormalities. It may not seem important but getting a medical professional’s opinion is the best route. Since there are various causes of this issue, looking for other signs and symptoms will help properly […]
My Back Hurts When I Breathe – 8 Reasons For Your Discomfort
If you suffer from backache while breathing, you must wonder that your lungs are anatomically located in front – the chest area, so “why my back hurts when I breathe.” If we dig in a little deeper in the lung structure, there is a dedicated place and space for it to expand and relax – […]
9 Effective Ways To Deal With Phlegm Production After Eating
Coughing after eating is not uncommon; it is a preliminary response your body shows for trying to clear the airway passage, especially after meals. Occasional coughing is fine, but phlegm after eating every meal might throw you off; let’s dig a little deeper into this issue. Coughing is considered an indicator of an underlying condition; […]
Is It Common Cold Or Covid-19, What Is Your Mucus Trying To Tell?
It has become increasingly difficult to distinguish between regular allergies, common cold, and covid-19. Millions of Americans experience seasonal allergies or related problems every single day. One of the many issues these conditions bring along is mucus or phlegm production. With an increasing number of cases, the paranoia is increasing too. Since covid is similar […]
Does Asthma Go Away? Or Does It Require Lifelong Treatment?
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 25.1 million people have asthma in the United States, with 5.1 million under 18. But recently diagnosed people may not know: does asthma go away? Or does it require lifelong treatment? This article will discuss the nature of this lung condition and whether […]
Bronchitis vs Pneumonia | Differences, Diagnosis and Treatment
A lung infection is a very unpleasant experience. Characterized by common symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, the many types of lung conditions – though equally debilitating – can be difficult to tell apart. Bronchitis vs pneumonia, for example, are two conditions that can be challenging to differentiate. In this article, we’ll look […]
Shortness of Breath and Dizziness, Should I Be Worried About It?
Shortness of breath and dizziness are two things that almost everyone has been through in their lives at least once. There are various reasons for these issues to occur, ranging from asthma, and stress to anemia. These issues do not mean that you take a hike to the emergency room every time. However, dizziness and […]