Respiratory tract infections affect the nose, throat, airways and lungs and cause various diseases. They are usually caused by viruses, bacteria or sometimes fungi infecting the respiratory tract, resulting in inflammation. Symptoms of respiratory tract infections often include cough, fever and rhinorrhea. Some minor infections completely resolve with time and rest, but serious infections may […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic condition of the lungs where the patient faces airflow limitation and difficulty breathing. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, both of which involve inflamed airways, excess mucus, and damaged air sacs in the lungs. COPD is primarily caused by long-term exposure to harmful irritants such as cigarette […]
Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) refers to abnormal breathing patterns that interfere with normal, smooth breathing during sleep. It can be detrimental and can affect sleep architecture, causing fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, or affecting vital organ function. These breathing disruptions can include snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, and Complex Sleep Apnea in both children and […]
Lung cancer is a serious disease in which a malignant tumor starts developing in the tissue of the lung, often obstructing airways and causing breathing difficulties. Usually, the cancer is caused by DNA damage due to smoking or inhaling toxic chemicals, such as asbestos or arsenic. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often referred to as CBT, is a very popular psychotherapy that aims to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that interfere with mental health and other areas of life. Unlike other therapies that focus primarily on discussing the past, CBT focuses on understanding and changing what and how a person thinks, feels, and […]
