Category Archives: Respiratory

Common respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis and COPD can seriously impact a person’s quality of life, but proper diagnosis and treatment can help those who suffer live more comfortably. Understanding the differences between asthma, COPD and bronchitis can help lead to appropriate care. The differences between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, are ...click here to read more

New research reveals that those with inflammation in the lungs are at higher risk for insulin resistance and diabetes. Insulin resistance occurs when insulin cannot absorb or manage glucose effectively. Even though the pancreas continues to produce insulin, it is not being used properly, which causes blood sugar levels to spike. Diabetes is categorized by ...click here to read more

A genetic link has been found between COPD and smoking behavior which can contribute to lung disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide. As a progressive lung disease, breathing becomes more and more difficult over time. There are different types of COPD including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Common ...click here to read more

The largest study of its kind has revealed a link between air pollution, heart disease and even a higher risk of death. The findings come from the New York University Langone Medical Center where researchers found that tiny chemical particles found in the air we breathe contribute to a higher risk of death. By now ...click here to read more

A link has been uncovered between farm dust bacteria and its ability to protect people from asthma and allergies. The findings were discovered by researchers at VIB (a life science institute in Belgium) and Ghent University. Previous research on children who consumed raw cow’s milk revealed it could protect them against allergies and asthma. Those ...click here to read more

You may have heard the latest news reports about the outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in New York City. If you don’t know what Legionnaire’s disease is, the news probably didn’t faze you – but it will after this news story reveals that an outbreak can happen anywhere. If you aren’t familiar with Legionnaire’s disease, let ...click here to read more

Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization and death among adults in the United States. When people think of pneumonia they often associate it with bacteria, but it turns out that viruses are more often to blame. Unfortunately, neither viruses nor bacteria are being detected in the majority of hospital patients according to a study ...click here to read more

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reports that one in every 12 Americans (eight percent of the U.S. population) has asthma. Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs causing the airways to narrow, making it difficult to breathe. Typically, asthma starts off in children and stays with a person throughout their life, ...click here to read more

Shortness of breath, your lungs feel cloudy and you have a cough that can wake up the neighborhood. Unfortunately, you probably have bronchitis. When inflammation occurs in the lining of the bronchial tubes, it can lead to bronchitis. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic, and can have the patient coughing up a thick mucus. Acute ...click here to read more

With cold and flu season upon us, it almost seems inevitable that you’ll catch something this time of year. From pesky sniffles to sore throats, to feeling so ill you don’t even want to leave your bed, a virus can really take a toll. You might see your doctor, but antibiotics can’t be prescribed because ...click here to read more

Do you enjoy a morning stroll with paths lined with greenery? Trees are beautiful to look at and offer shade, but you may want to start giving them more credit. A new study reports that trees are saving lives. I recently told you about the dangers of air pollution, and how this can poorly affect your ...click here to read more

If you have breathing problems or asthma, some household cleaning products can really bother you and irritate your breathing passages. And you have to wonder about the safety of chemicals and possible toxins in some of these products, too. But there’s hope. New products to help clean the homes of allergy sufferers could one day ...click here to read more

Dr.Victor Marchione shares his views on “vaping” As a doctor who specializes in smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine, whenever I hear of a patient trying to quit smoking using a method that is dangerous or ineffective, I’m going to speak up. People need the right information, tools and all the help they can get to ...click here to read more

The air you breathe is something that you take for granted, right? It’s there, sometimes a little less than fresh if you’re walking past an idling car, but so it goes… Here’s the rough news: One in eight deaths around the world has been linked to exposure to air pollution. According to a World Health ...click here to read more