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Pleurisy - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Pleurisy is the inflammation of the membrane that lines the inner side of the chest cavity. It can cause sharp chest pains and difficulty in breathing. For more information, read the article.

Dr. Abaranam

12 Oct 2019 - 4 min read

Lung Abscess - Necrosis of Lung Tissue

A microbial infection that results in a pus-filled cavity in the lung is called a lung abscess. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment here.

Dr. Parth R Goswami

22 Aug 2019 - 1 min read

COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD is becoming increasingly common, especially in developed and developing countries. It is a disease of the lung as a direct result of its irritation due to smoke, dust, and other pollutants.

Dr. Vasantha K S

19 Sep 2019 - 2 min read

Asthma and Its Rising Incidence

This article explains about asthma and its causes. It also focuses on the benefits of starting early treatment to lead a normal life.

Dr. Mir Osman Ali

20 May 2019 - 3 min read

Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia

Bronchitis and pneumonia both are lung conditions and cause similar symptoms, so it becomes difficult to tell them apart. Both these illnesses affect the airways and cause cough and discomfort.

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

06 Sep 2019 - 6 min read

Pulmonary Embolism - Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Pulmonary embolism occurs when a lump, most commonly a blood clot, gets stuck in an artery in the lung, which stops the blood supply to the lung. Read about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

03 Oct 2019 - 4 min read

Arnuity Ellipta - the Best Fluticasone Furoate Inhalation Powder

Arnuity Ellipta contains Fluticasone furoate in powdered form and used for prophylactic medicine in the treatment of asthma. This article discusses about effects of Arnuity Ellipta on the respiratory ...

Dr. Vidhi Hareshbhai Talati

05 Jul 2019 - 2 min read

Tuberculosis (TB) - Types, Investigations, and Treatment

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs but can also affect other organs in the body.

Dr. Vasantha K S

07 Sep 2018 - 2 min read