Bronchitis and pneumonia are caused by inflammation of the lungs. Bronchitis is more often viral, while pneumonia is bacterial. Bronchitis occurs mostly after middle age, and it cannot usually be...Read More
Alveoli are made out of the epithelial layers and the extracellular matrix. These are all enclosed in capillaries. The alveolar sacs, on the other hand, can be found at the far end of the...Read More
At the top of the lungs, there are small branching airways called bronchioles. At the top of the bronchioles, you can spot tiny air sacs in the carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange. The other...Read More
Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema are two conditions of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Chronic Bronchitis refers to a condition of the lung that causes the inflammation of the bronchi....Read More
Ephedrine is phenethylamine, an active compound available in a plant species Ephedra sinica. It is poisonous, so its consumption results in harm to the human body. It contributes to weight loss....Read More
Pneumothorax and Atelectasis are medical conditions of people with a collapsed lung. The difference between these words is how extensive the collapse of the lungs is. Pneumothorax is a total...Read More
Pulmonary fibrosis is a group of disorders that initiates general fibrosis and damage to the lungs. People who are experiencing this illness have shortness of breath, dry cough, exhaustion, and...Read More
There are some people who are fond of diagnosing themselves even when they are not supposed to. When they are having some respiratory issues, they may be wondering if they are suffering from...Read More