Procedures

Asthma does not necessarily behave the same way every day. A person may feel completely comfortable for long periods and then experience breathing difficulty under particular circumstances.This ch...

Breathing problems are not always easy to measure from symptoms alone. Two people may describe similar breathlessness but have very different findings when their lung function is assessed.Spiromet...

The lungs need enough space to expand normally during breathing. Between the lungs and the chest wall is a thin space containing a small amount of fluid that helps the surfaces move smoothly.Somet...

COPD can gradually change the way a person approaches everyday activities. Walking longer distances, climbing stairs, completing household work, or keeping up with familiar routines may begin to requi...

A sudden bout of sneezing or watery eyes may seem insignificant, especially when symptoms disappear after leaving a particular place. The concern begins when the same reaction keeps returning at home,...

Respiratory problems do not always present in a straightforward way. A patient may have several symptoms at once, symptoms that change from one day to another, or a problem that has already been treat...

Living with lung fibrosis can require patients to make gradual adjustments as breathing becomes more demanding. Activities that once felt effortless, such as walking longer distances, climbing stairs,...

Breathing is something we usually notice only when it becomes difficult. A cough that keeps returning, breathlessness while climbing stairs, unusual chest discomfort, or disturbed sleep may gradually ...

Chest pain is one of the most concerning symptoms for patients because it can be linked to multiple underlying health conditions, ranging from mild muscle strain to serious heart or lung-related issue...

Pneumonia is a serious respiratory infection that affects the lungs and can range from mild to life-threatening depending on the severity of the condition and the patient’s overall health. It ca...