Introduction A program called pulmonary rehabilitation teaches you how to cope with chronic lung disease and helps you build stronger breathing muscles. In addition to exercise and education, a team…
What is an Atelectasis? Atelectasis is a condition in which a portion of the lung collapses or fails to inflate properly, leading to reduced gas exchange. It commonly occurs due…
What is a Chronic Bronchitis? Chronic bronchitis (CB) is a persistent cough and sputum production that lasts for at least three months out of the year for two years in…
Introduction Acute bronchitis is a temporary inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to the lungs. It is typically caused by viral infections, such as the common…
What is Bronchitis? Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to your lungs. You cough when your trachea and bronchi, which are your airways, swell…
Introduction Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, leading to increased strain on the heart. It can be caused by…
Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath) refers to a sensation of difficulty or discomfort in breathing. It can be caused by various conditions, including lung diseases (like asthma or COPD), heart problems,…
Exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction(EIB), occurs when physical activity causes your airways to narrow, increasing asthma symptoms. This could involve wheezing, coughing, or dyspnea. You can avoid asthma…
Pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, involves the accumulation of air in the pleural space, causing lung compression and impaired breathing. Physical therapy for pneumothorax focuses on promoting optimal lung expansion, improving…
Asthma is a long-term illness that affects your lungs' airways. It causes swelling and inflammation of the airways, which results in symptoms including wheezing and coughing. Breathing may become challenging…