Respiratory Health Center

Common Disorders

• Respiratory acidosis
• Respiratory alkalosis
• Respiratory
• Laryngitis
• IRDS (infant respiratory distress syndrome)
• Infant botulism
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
• ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
• Tracheomalacia
• Hanta virus
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Respiratory - Health News

• Antibiotics Useless for Most Sinus Infections, Experts Say
  New guidelines from specialists note that up to 98 percent of cases aren't bacterial
  
• Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly
  Coughs begin to clear up within two weeks, study finds
  
• Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study
  Asthma, COPD more likely for those who regularly consume soda, flavored mineral water, researchers say
  

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Related Animations

• Asthma
  Asthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.