Something about health

The quality of sleep to a great extent determines the quality of your life and your overall health condition. A good night's sleep starts a good day. However, many people are having serious trouble sleeping due to a respiratory disease called sleep apnea. Do you find it difficult to sleep and how much do you know about sleep apnea?

With the prevalence of COVID-19, more doctors are resorting to ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to save lives as patients flood hospitals. ECMO is a complex form of life support used in critically ill patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure. It provides temporary support for the heart and lungs, allowing them to rest and recover. But how exactly does it work? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Is it the best choice for COVID-19 treatment? This article will look into these questions and answer your doubts about this little-known approach.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a very serious lung disease that refers to the lung tissue becoming scarred and thickened, making it difficult for the lungs to function properly. It is a disease that has not been fully understood, making it even harder to deal with. Even though, we still need to know some basic information about this disease.

Either the lung cancer itself or its treatment cost you much energy and effort of your immune system. Therefore, although there isn’t any food to treat lung cancer, eating a well-balanced diet that is rich in nutrients is important for you to maintain strength and energy levels during the treatment. Here are some examples of foods that may be beneficial for people with lung cancer:

A diagnosis of lung cancer can have a significant impact on a person's life. The effects of the disease and treatment can be physical, emotional, and financial. Here are a few ways in which a person's life may change after a diagnosis of lung cancer:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. It has a lower survival rate as its early symptoms are not distinctive from that of other respiratory diseases like COPD and is therefore usually diagnosed at a later stage. Many people know very little about this disease in terms of symptoms, diagnosis, or treatment. Raising awareness about lung cancer can help you better prevent or get rid of it. Here is some basic information that can give you a general understanding of lung cancer.

As the organ that provides oxygen to sustain our lives, the lung is of great importance and to a great extent determines the quality of our lives. During the constant process of gas exchange, hazardous substances may be breathed into our lungs at any second and do irreversible damage to the lungs. These damages and harms are not instantly felt but will accumulate over time and eventually develop into serious diseases. It is significant for us to be aware of what these potential threats are and try to keep away from them. This article can give you some clues.

People with COPD need to do regular exercise within their capability. Proper exercises can provide adequate training and stimulation for your body and mind, improving your physical and mental states. Moreover, your respiratory muscles will be strengthened since you are intentionally controlling your breath during exercise. This article lists some examples of exercises that may be beneficial for people with COPD. 

Food is usually considered an essential treatment for most diseases with no side effects. A healthy diet is important to COPD patients. Although COPD is irreversible and cannot be cured, a proper diet can help manage symptoms, build immunity, and improve your overall health. Here are some diet tips for people with COPD: