Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a common lung disease that makes breathing more difficult. The two main forms of COPD are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. There is no cure for COPD, but treatment options do exist. Following a healthy diet that is low in sodium can help you breathe better.
Individuals diagnosed with stiff person syndrome -- a rare and progressive neurological disorder -- appear stiff when moving or walking. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, treatment with d...
Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs that can be caused by a virus, parasite, fungi or strain of bacteria. Once your child has recovered from a bout of pneumonia, you might be wondering what you can do to strengthen her immun...
Pneumonia is a long-lasting, often severe and occasionally fatal lower-respiratory illness. It can occur in one or both lungs and make it difficult for a person to go about daily life. For swimmers and other athletes who need t...
Mining is a necessary process to retrieve the minerals and materials needed to keep the world functioning as we are accustomed. Coal and iron ore are among the top resources mined for by virtually every country in the world, ma...
Stiff-person or stiff-man syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes rigidity, primarily in the back and legs. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be of benefit in some cases in tackling the causes of the syndrome, but the ...
Though it is a serious illness, cystic fibrosis doesn’t have to stop you from participating in things you love, like sports. Not only can you play sports, but staying active may also benefit your condition. Consult your m...
The term "interstitial lung disease" encompasses many types of diseases that cause scarring of the lungs. This scarring can eventually make it difficult to breathe. Unfortunately this scarring is also irreversible. Th...
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