A & T Respiratory Medicine

  CLICK HERE TO JOIN ME Lung and airway infections are commonly referred to as pulmonary or respiratory infections. Chronic bronchitis, COPD, influenza, tuberculosis, and pneumonia are some of the major forms of respiratory infections.  Nasopharyngeal infections that result in nasal discharge, bronchitis that leads to cough and sputum, and pneumonia that leads to cough with sputum can also increase the respiratory rate and lead to breathing difficulties.  There are several viruses that contribute to the increased incidence of bronchitis, while bacteria are known to contribute to pneumonia.  These infections usually spread from infected patients to healthy people through contaminated droplets released into the air when the infected person sneezes and coughs. These respiratory conditions are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity from infectious diseases across the world. Nearly four million people are estimated to die due to acute respiratory infection every ye...

  What Is The Role O f Nicotine Addiction In COPD Management ?   COPD is a chronic progressive disorder that is characterized by breathing difficulties that tend to become worse over a period of time. Initially, patients may experience occasional episodes of dyspnea. However,as the disease progresses, the episodes tend to occur more frequently. Also, it can make it increasingly difficult for patients to perform physical activities. In advanced cases, patients may experience dyspnea after walking a few steps or even at rest. The progress of these symptoms can be slowed down by identifying and eliminating the risk factors for COPD. Cigarette smoking is the most common contributor to the development of COPD and asthma. It can not just trigger the development of these diseases but also accelerate their progress thereby increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality significantly. Hence, the treatment of COPD must be focused on nicotine de-addiction. It should be note...