respiratory diseases

Pulmonary atelectasis is a respiratory complication that prevents the passage of sufficient air due to the collapse of the pulmonary alveoli. This usually happens when there is cystic fibrosis, tumors in the lung or when the lung gets full of fluid due to a strong chest stroke, for example. Depending on how many alveoli are affected, the feeling of shortness of breath may be more or less intense and therefore the treatment may also vary according to the intensity of the symptoms

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by infections with bacteria, viruses or fungi. Although pneumonia itself is not contagious, the microorganisms that cause this disease can be transmitted from one person to another, and it is easier for the disease to settle in people with weakened immune systems, such as in the elderly, children, people who smoke or people who have some nutritional deficiency, for example

Wegener's granulomatosis, also known as granulomatosis with polyangeitis, is a rare and progressive disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels in various parts of the body, causing symptoms such as congestion of the airways, shortness of breath, skin lesions, nose bleeds, ears, fever, general malaise, loss of appetite or eye irritation

Childhood asthma is more common when a parent is asthmatic, but it can also develop when parents do not suffer from the disease. Symptoms of asthma may manifest can arise in childhood or adolescence. Symptoms of asthma in the baby may include: Feeling of shortness of breath or wheezing, more than once a month; Cough caused by laughter, intense crying or physical exercise; Coughing even when the baby does not have the flu or a cold

Respiratory physiotherapy is a specialty of physiotherapy aimed at the prevention and treatment of virtually all diseases affecting the respiratory system such as asthma, bronchitis, respiratory failure and tuberculosis, for example. It should always be performed by the physiotherapist at home, in the clinic, in the hospital or at work

Persistent dry cough, which usually worsens at night, despite having several causes, can be caused by an allergic reaction and in this case, the best thing to do is to combat the allergy with the use of an antihistamine remedy such as Loratadine, for example. However, one must find out the cause of the allergy and avoid exposure to this cause

The diagnosis of a nodule in the lung is not the same as cancer, since in most cases the nodules are benign and, therefore, do not put their lives at risk, especially when they are smaller than 30 mm. However, in rare cases, the presence of a nodule may be an early sign of lung cancer or elsewhere in the body, and therefore it is important to maintain a regular assessment with imaging tests to evaluate growth and initiate treatment if necessary

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi that causes symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath and their treatment can be done with the use of bronchodilator and expectorant medicines prescribed by the pulmonologist. Bronchitis is usually known for acute bronchitis, since it lasts less than 3 months, but can also be classified into: Asthmatic bronchitis : it is caused by a respiratory allergy and therefore not always curable but can be controlled with the use of medicines prescribed by the doctor and home remedies may also be useful

A cough with blood, technically called hemoptysis, is not always a sign of a serious problem and may only come from a small wound in the nose or throat that bleeds when you cough. However, if the cough is accompanied by bright red blood it can also be a sign of more serious health problems such as pneumonia, tuberculosis or lung cancer, especially when it happens for more than a day

Pulmonary emphysema is a serious respiratory disease that usually develops in the lungs of people who have smoked cigarettes for many years. The disease leads to decreased lung elasticity and destruction of the lung alveoli, causing symptoms such as rapid breathing, coughing or difficulty breathing. Pulmonary emphysema has no cure, but its symptoms can be alleviated, and even avoided, by using some medications and changing some lifestyle habits, which should be indicated by the pulmonologist

When the catarrh shows any color or is very thick it can be a sign of allergy, sinusitis, pneumonia, some other infection in the airways or even cancer. Therefore, when phlegm is not a clear, almost liquid discharge, it may be important to consult a pulmonologist to start treatment as soon as possible, avoiding the worsening of the problem, especially when bedridden, small children or the elderly

Coughing is a natural reflex of the body to eliminate any lung irritation. The type of cough, amount and color of the discharge as well as the time the person is coughing determine whether the cough is of infectious origin as a virus, or allergic as in the case of rhinitis. Coughing is the result of the contraction of the chest muscles, increasing the pressure of the air on the lung

Common flu remedies, such as Antigrippine, Benegrip and Sinutab, are used to reduce flu symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose or cough, for example. However, there are medications that are purchased at the pharmacy and can be used according to the symptoms that the person presents and some of them are: Anti-inflammatory medicines: to decrease inflammation of the throat such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin or Diclofenac; Analgesic and antipyretic medicines: to decrease pain in the body, sore throat, head or ears like Paracetamol or Novalgina; Antiallergic medicines : to decrease allergic coug

Cough remedies have the effect of relieving this and other symptoms associated with the problem such as throat irritation, sputum or shortness of breath. The treatment should be indicated according to the type of cough presented by the patient and should aim to relieve symptoms and eliminate their cause

Pneumoconiosis is an occupational disease caused by the inhalation of chemicals such as silica, aluminum, asbestos, graphite or asbestos, for example, leading to respiratory problems and difficulties. Pneumoconiosis usually occurs in people working in places where there is direct and constant contact with a lot of dust, such as coal mines, metallurgical factories or construction sites, and is therefore considered to be an occupational disease

Asthma bombers, such as Aerolin, Berotec and Seretide, are indicated for the treatment and control of asthma and should be used as directed by the pulmonologist. There are two types of bombs: bronchodilators for the relief of symptoms and corticosteroids for bronchial inflammation, which is a characteristic of asthma

Coughing is a vital reflection of the body, usually caused by the presence of some foreign body in the airways or inhalation of toxic substances. Dry coughs, catarrh cough and allergic cough may still be one of the symptoms related to influenza, cold, pneumonia, bronchitis, pertussis and many other illnesses

Silicosis is a disease characterized by inhalation of silica usually due to occupational activity, which results in severe cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Silicosis can be classified according to the time of exposure to silica and the time symptoms appear in: Chronic silicosis, also called simple nodular silicosis, which is common in people who are exposed to small amounts of silica daily, and symptoms may appear after 10 to 20 years of exposure; Accelerated silicosis, also called subacute silicosis, whose symptoms begin to appear 5 to 10 years after the beginning of the exposure, being

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis , better known as Koch's bacillus, which has great chances of cure if the disease is identified at the initial stage and the treatment performed correctly according to the medical recommendation. Understand what tuberculosis is, types and how the diagnosis is made

Epiglottitis is a severe inflammation caused by an infection of the epiglottis, which is the valve that prevents the passage of fluid from the throat to the lungs. Epiglottitis usually occurs in children 2 to 7 years because the immune system is not fully developed, but it can also appear in adults with AIDS, for example