Camels Confirmed as Source of Human MERS Infection
The animals are the Typhoid Mary of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, infectious disease expert says......[Read More]
Mysterious Killer Pneumonia Spreads
Description: A mysterious pneumonia-like illness has spread from Southeast Asia to Canada, leaving seven dead in its wake and investigators grasping for answers.......[Read More]
Exacerbations in Patients With COPD Receiving Physical Therapy
Does protocol-directed physical therapy prevent and/or postpone COPD exacerbation?......[Read More]
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
WebMD looks at pulmonary hypertension and explains its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.......[Read More]
Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs) and Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI) for COPD
Metered dose inhalers (MDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI) help you get the right amount of COPD medication when and where you need it. Get the tips you need from WebMD to use inhalers the right way.......[Read More]
How Long Is a Pneumonia Shot Good For?
Pneumonia is the most common vaccine-preventable disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccine provides protection against the bacterial strains responsible for causing the majority of pneumonia cases. It is safe to administer to children and ......[Read More]
You've Been Diagnosed with Multiple Lung Nodules: What Now?
What are the causes of multiple lung nodules (pulmonary nodules) and what are the chances that it means cancer?......[Read More]
Benefits of Exercise Training in Interstitial Lung Disease
An exercise training intervention may provide beneficial effects in patients with interstitial lung disease.......[Read More]
What Does it Mean to Have a Genetic Predisposition?
An individual may have a genetic predisposition to lung cancer if a family member has lung cancer. What does this mean.......[Read More]
MERS Virus Did Not Spread in 2 U.S. Cases: Health Officials
Both of the respiratory infections were contracted in Saudi Arabia, CDC believes......[Read More]
How Can Art Therapy Help Cancer Patients?
How can art therapy benefit people living with cancer? Check out these simple ways to get started.......[Read More]
Use of a Nebuliser
Having the option to use a nebulizer should your child be unable to coordinate her actions with a metered dose inhaler means you need to develop good use and cleaning habits. Teaching your child proper use of a nebulizer is important for effective treatment of her asthma.......[Read More]
How to Use a Hudson Incentive Spirometer
Incentive spirometers are devices used within the health care industry to assess respiratory disorders. Incentive spirometers measure patients' airflow or lung capacity by volume in a controlled exercise. Hudson RCI incentive spirometers use a flow tube connected to a volume measuring canister from ......[Read More]
The Lungs (Human Anatomy): Picture, Function, Definition, Conditions
WebMD's Lungs Anatomy Page provides a detailed image and definition of the lungs. Learn about lung function, problems, location in the body, and more.......[Read More]
The Importance of Deep Breathing for Health
Diaphragmatic breathing, often called deep breathing, is the healthiest way to breathe. Even though it may feel unnatural at first, deep breathing has many benefits, physical, mental and emotional.......[Read More]
Sexsomnia: Clinical Analysis of an Underdiagnosed Parasomnia
This clinical analysis looks at the diagnosis and treatment, as well as the legal consequences, of the sleep disorder known as sexsomnia.......[Read More]
Causes of Nodules in Lungs
Most of the time, a nodule that develops within the lining of the lungs isn't a cause for alarm. These small protrusions are typically noncancerous in nature and produce no real issues for the individual. However, their presence could be an indication of other medical conditions that affect the lung......[Read More]
An Update on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Metabolic Syndrome
Is there a relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome?......[Read More]
Surveillance Cultures in Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
Are we getting a good return on surveillance cultures for healthcare-associated pneumonia?......[Read More]