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Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic

Important It is possible that the main title of the report Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...

Shortness of Breath Exercises

Athletes may feel it right after a workout, smokers wheeze when they walk up the stairs, obesity and asthma sufferers gasp through simple tasks, and most don't think anything can be done about it. But something can. If you have a severe lung disease, simple breathing exercises won't reverse it, but

Home Exercises for Calmer Breathing

Focused breathing is calming.yoga pose sukasana, simple cross legged image by Susan Rae Tannenbaum from Fotolia.comYou can learning to self-calm and self-soothe at home. When in the throes of anxiety or strong emotion, it can be difficult to remember how to calm yourself down. However,...

EMT and Interstitial Lung Disease

Learn more about epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and its potential contribution to collagen-producing (myo)fibroblasts in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

What are Lung Nodules?

Lung nodules (sometime referred to as pulmonary nodules) are usually non-cancerous (benign) growths on your lung. According to University of Rochester Medical Center, lung nodules are relatively common (for every 500 chest x-rays, 1 will usually have a lung nodule).

Gastroesophageal Reflux in Bronchiectasis

Gastroesophageal reflux may play an important role in the progression of bronchiectasis. Can active anti-reflux interventions such as Stretta radiofrequency prevent the progression?

Navy Diver Breathing Exercises

Breathing under water needs to be measured and relaxed.scuba diver entering the water image by starush from Fotolia.comBreath control and strength is of the utmost importance for Navy divers. There is a lot of preparation and practice required for these methods. There are several...

Depression May Worsen COPD

Depression may be linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups and hospitalizations, a Chinese study shows.

COPD and Sexual Activity-Topic Overview

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does not necessarily reduce your desire for or your ability to have sex. Many people avoid having sex,however,because they are afraid of becoming short of breath. This can greatly add to feelings of guilt or low self-esteem as well as add to your stress l