Pneumonia is considered as a debilitating condition that makes it hard and painful to breathe. Some individuals who acquire the condition might require hospitalization. It is often a complication or occurs after an upper respiratory infection such as the flu or common cold. How long do the symptoms last? The exact length of pneumonia varies […]
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When an individual has an itchy face, it can be annoying and sometimes hard to control. Remember that this often occurs during the winter season and during the peak allergy season for various reasons. Usual causes of an itchy face Dry skin can trigger itchiness Seasonal allergies are known to trigger itching especially an itchy
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When it comes to acute bronchitis, it can be triggered by various factors that you should be familiar with. The time of the year in which this condition is quite common is during the winter and early spring. Who are at risk? Individuals who had common cold or the flu Smokers Elderly Individuals who have
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Lower respiratory infections affect the respiratory system below the level of the throat. Any infection that involves the lungs and lower airways is considered as a lower respiratory infection. The most prevalent form of lower respiratory infection includes bronchitis and pneumonia as well as bronchiolitis among children. Common forms of lower respiratory infections Pneumonia Pneumonia
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An upper respiratory infection is any condition that triggers symptoms in the upper respiratory system. Essentially, it covers anything above the shoulders. Even coughing is included but it is generally triggered by drainage and irritation in the throat, rather than deep within the lungs. In most cases of upper respiratory infections, they are triggered by
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