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Sickle Cell Awareness: Important Facts To Know About The Disease

Do you know that every year at least 3000 children are born with sickle cell disease in the United States? As the need to raise awareness about sickle cell disease increases, healthcare organizations are putting together campaigns, outreaches, and events to sensitize the general public about the disease. Here is every important detail you need … Continue reading “Sickle Cell Awareness: Important Facts To Know About The Disease”

Pulmonary Hypertension – What it is and your Possible Treatment Options

Pulmonary hypertension is one of the most common of all pulmonary diseases ranging from asthma to others like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, few know what it is and how to handle it. Here is what you need to know about pulmonary hypertension and how it can be treated. What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary … Continue reading “Pulmonary Hypertension – What it is and your Possible Treatment Options”

Tips to Safeguard your Heart’s Health

It cannot be overemphasized how important your heart is to the overall state of your health. Research shows that about 697,000 deaths in the US were caused by heart diseases in 2020 and Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) rank as the leading cause of death globally with an estimated figure of 1.79 million deaths every year. Facts … Continue reading “Tips to Safeguard your Heart’s Health”

7 Ways to Observe National Wellness Month

National Wellness month is an annual activity that encourages people to participate or engage in activities that promote mental stability and physical well-being. During the month, people are advised to give more attention to the things they do and how it affects their overall health. We have put together 7 unique ways you can observe … Continue reading “7 Ways to Observe National Wellness Month”

6 Tips to Help You Manage Asthma

Dealing with asthma can be an overwhelming experience. Apart from it affecting over 25 million people in the U.S, most of which are children, Asthma alongside Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases ranks among the most common lung diseases in the world. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs and respiratory region of the body. … Continue reading “6 Tips to Help You Manage Asthma”

Questions to Ask when Seeing a Pulmonologist for the First Time

Everyone who has had struggles with chest-related or respiratory tract illnesses understands the vitality of being in touch with their pulmonologist. Communicating efficiently with your doctor gets easier as you move further but your first experience might not feel as natural as you would want, especially if you are unprepared for the occasion. Who is … Continue reading “Questions to Ask when Seeing a Pulmonologist for the First Time”

Can Humidity Cause COPD Flare-ups?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a term used to describe a class of illnesses that affect regions of the chest, and respiratory tracts and make it difficult for victims to breathe. The human lungs have channels that allow air to travel called windpipes (trachea). These channels allow the passage of air into the lungs through … Continue reading “Can Humidity Cause COPD Flare-ups?”

Six Unspoken Benefits of Joining a COPD Support Group

 COPD is a parent name for a class of diseases that affect the lungs through a blockage of airflow and other breathing-related challenges. Symptoms of COPD range from shortness of breath, frequent coughs, and wheezing to excess phlegm, mucus, or sputum production. COPD is caused by constant exposure to tobacco smoke, air pollutants, and smoking. … Continue reading “Six Unspoken Benefits of Joining a COPD Support Group”

Walking Pneumonia: What it is and how to manage it

It is estimated that every year, roughly 1 million adults in the United States are hospitalized for pneumonia. Walking pneumonia is simply pneumonia that isn’t severe enough to cause hospitalization and bed rest. Caused by a bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumonia, the symptoms of walking pneumonia are mild and are way easier to treat and manage … Continue reading “Walking Pneumonia: What it is and how to manage it”