Bronchiolitis is swelling and excess mucus in the bronchioles, which lead into your baby's lungs. Pneumonia is an infection inside the lungs. The only way to be certain of your child's illness is by making a doctor's appointment. Always consult...
The mucous membranes that line the nose and pharynx, and the white blood cells in the lungs, should normally trap any fungal spores. Antibodies also respond to fungal infections. But there are times when fungi can overcome the immune response of...
According to the Mayo Clinic, 39.5 million people in the world are infected with HIV. Because the disorder damages the immune system's ability to defend against disease-causing pathogens, AIDS patients can suffer from opportunistic infections that...
Approximately 70,000 different species of fungus have been recognized by scientists, notes Oxford University's Professor Robert May in the text "Biodiversity: Measurement and Estimation." A number of those are considered medically important fungi,...
The human body requires oxygen at virtually every level to carry out its function. The purpose of the lungs is to bring air into the body and allow for gas exchange. In the lungs oxygen is able to enter the bloodstream for delivery to the rest of...
Fungal or mycotic lung diseases are a growing public health concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that even previously harmless types of fungal organisms are beginning to create serious illness in those whose immune...
Anything that would bring damage to the lungs, says the American Lung Association (ALA), can increase the risk of fungal lung infections of immuno-compromised individuals, such as those with cancer or AIDS. To prevent fungal lung infections, it...
A Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier works by vaporizing tap water and running it through a medicine cup before releasing mist into the air. A humidifier is a powerful tool for those who must deal with the common cold, allergies or respiratory conditions....
There are 56,300 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, infection in the U.S. yearly, according to the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases. HIV attacks the immune system which is then weakened. When HIV depletes the...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first recognized AIDS in 1981, when five men developed the Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, according to Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institutes of Health, in "Harrison's...
Pneumonia is a condition in which the lungs become inflamed from infections caused by parasites, fungus, viruses and bacteria. While your lungs normally fight off such infections, if you are already in a weakened state, it is easier for pneumonia...
The eye is a round organ in the skull that sends images to the brain to interpret and provides vision. Common conditions can affect the eye and cause irritation and swelling, such as pinkeye and allergies. Other conditions are less common and can...
Blastomycosis is a fungal disease. Medline Plus describes blastomycosis as a rare infection that may occur when patients inhale a fungus named Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found in wood and soil. The disease usually presents with pulmonary...
Communicable diseases quickly spread amongst a population, as they are extremely contagious. These diseases are common conditions such as the flu, pinkeye or the cold. They have a variety of origins, most notably bacterial and viral. Several...
Fungus is a primitive type of vegetable, similar to a mushroom, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fungi are found in most environments. Some are harmful to humans, and some are innocuous. Often, fungi live as tiny spores that can be...
Toenail fungal infections are difficult to treat without drugs. The nail will appear brittle, change shape, crumble, discolor, loosen, lose luster and thicken, according to MedlinePlus. One or more nails can exhibit infection, which is generally...
According to National Jewish Health, mold is found indoors and outdoors and grows in dark, moist areas. Mold reproduces by sending mold spores into the air that float around, much like pollen, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma...
The continuity of the lung airways with the external environment exacts a high level of risk for infection compared to other body organs. Bacteria, fungi and viruses can infect the upper and lower airways or the air sacs. Similar symptoms may...
Fungus are small organisms that tend to breed in very warm environments. According to MedlinePlus, fungus can cause a wide variety of infections, such as a yeast infection, athlete's foot and skin or nail infections. Its infection does not stop...
Olive leaf extract is available as a tincture and as capsules filled with powdered or dried olive leaves. According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the herbal medicine has been used to treat infections, hypertension, inflammation and...
Scientists once considered fungi plants. Now it is clear they are a distinctly different type of organism. Unable to produce their own food as plants do, fungi are opportunistic feeders and can live on decaying matter, foods and living...
