Breathing is both a controlled and automatic gesture. It is something often taken for granted until it becomes difficult to do. Some lung diseases are a result of poor lifestyle choices such as smoking, while others are an inherited problem. Many...
People with cystic fibrosis suffer from excess production of mucus in the body. This mucus causes problems with breathing and digestion. While there is no cure for cystic fibrosis, choosing foods that reduce the production of mucus can make you...
Fibrosis, or cystic fibrosis, is an inherited disorder that causes severe lung damage and can result in severe nutritional deficiencies. This condition affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat or digestive juices in the body, making them...
Excessive mucus may cause your child to be uncomfortable, irritable and have trouble sleeping. This excessive mucus may be a sign of acute sinusitis, bronchitis or cystic fibrosis. If your child is showing discomfort due to mucus you should...
When a child has trouble breathing the situation can be scary for both the parents and the child. Parents should talk to their child in a soothing voice and calm the child by giving him or her a favorite comfort item, such as a blanket or stuffed...
Malabsorption of minerals, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and iron, may lead to health complications and can be caused by many things. Dietary changes and medications may be prescribed to help with symptoms and medical...
The term rectal prolapse refers to a condition in which the tissue that lines the rectum drops down into, or protrudes through, the opening of the anus. According to the National Institutes of Health, rectal prolapse most commonly occurs in...
Lemons add color and flavor to food and provide a healthy dose of vitamin C. One-half cup of lemon pulp and juice supplies 90 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. Acidic lemons have a refreshing sourness most people cut with sugar...
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic lung disease that causes mucus to build up in organs, including lungs, pancreas and the digestive tract. The disease is chronic and can be life-threatening, affecting about 70,000 children and young adults worldwide....
DNA contains the instructions, called genes, that control a body's structure and function. When DNA is mutated, instructions become changed or erased. This can lead to disease. Most genes have two copies; if one gets damaged, there is a backup....
While some infants are born with no problems, there are a number of infants who are born with, or develop, lung problems during the first year of life. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, asthma, cystic fibrosis and...
