Breathing Conditions

The Facts about Croup

Croup, characterized by a seal-sounding cough, is a condition caused by an acute viral infection in the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (hence its alternative name: laryngotracheobronchitis).

Viruses responsible for the infection include: parainfluenza (the most common factor), adenovirus, measles and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It causes the tissues in the upper airway to swell thus constricting the airway and causing a cough.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: The Silent, Odorless Killer

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon Monoxide, also known as CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that is given off when products containing carbon are incompletely burned.

Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: Facts, Symptoms and Treatment

What is PAP?

Our lungs are responsible for oxygenating blood and removing carbon dioxide from the bloodstream. This process normally happens in a matter of milliseconds every time we breathe in and out. This exchange occurs in the alveoli in the lungs (air sacs).

Hyaline Membrane Disease Affects Your Baby's Lungs

What is Hyaline Membrane Disease (HMD)?

Hyaline membrane disease (HMD) is also known as respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). It is one of the most common breathing issues to affect premature babies.

Trying to Conceive? Your furniture might be making you infertile

If you are trying to get pregnant, get off your couch.

Odds are your furniture is covered with PBDEs, a type of flame retardant commonly found in household consumer products.

Obese in America: Our growing epidemic

Americans are getting fatter. Over the last two decades the percentage of overweight and obese adults and children have been steadily increasing.

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for Asthma, Allergies

Asthma and allergies involve abnormal production of immunoglobulin E antibodies, according to Western researchers.

Children's Interstitial Lung Disease (CHILD)

In adults, interstitial lung disease (ILD) refers to the inflammation of the tissues that surround and separate the alveolae (air sacs) in the lungs.