Respiratory Health

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Respiratory Health

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Breathe in Breathe out.
When you are sure;
Or when you're in doubt.

Breathe in Breathe out.
When you are calm;
Or when you freak out.

Breathe in Breathe out.
When you are alone;
Or when you hangout.

Breathe in Breathe out.
When you are idling;
Or when you workout.

Breathe in Breathe out.
When you stay silent;
Or when you shout.

Breathe in Breathe out.
While walking in daylight;
Or while sleeping at night.

Breathe in Breathe out.
But beware, each breath;
Brings you closer to death.

Source: Breathe In Breathe Out - Poem by Md. Asadullah. PoemHunter.com

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Resources

How a Respiratory Therapist, Working ‘Code to Code,’ Spends His Sundays

Before the coronavirus, respiratory therapists mostly worked in the shadows. But now what they do — help people breathe — has thrust them into the spotlight.

You're Likely Inhaling 11 Tiny Bits of Plastic Per Hour

A new study suggests that our lungs are under siege in our own homes.

Disorders of the Central Airways and Upper Airway Obstruction

The sudden onset of respiratory distress and stridor should suggest an upper airway obstruction. However, the causes of upper airway obstruction are numerous, and clinical history is essential in establishing a definitive diagnosis.

Does the Sea Air Have Curative Powers?

In the 18th and 19th centuries, ocean air was considered a cure-all for nearly any illness, from depression to tuberculosis. But is there real science to the supposed healing powers of a visit to the sea?

Health Check: is snoring anything to worry about?

There’s nothing quite like the sound of snoring as the ultimate sleep interrupter. But snoring can be more than just a frustration to those in your vicinity. Sometimes snoring is linked to more serious health problems, such as obstructive sleep apnoea. An emerging line of research suggests snoring may directly contribute to cardiovascular health problems.

The Terrible Silence Between Breaths

It’s s a truly terrifying feeling to never feel like you have enough air, to always be flailing around for more, and to somehow permanently exist on the brink of disaster.

Worried about your newborn’s noisy, high-pitched breathing?

It could be stridor, a treatable problem with the larynx.

Cleaning with bleach might increase your chance of getting COPD. How worried should you be?

Disinfectants aren’t good for you, but they’re also not the main cause of lung problems.

Health Check: how does household mould affect your health?

Exposure to harmful agents inside the home can have profound effects on our health. After all, we spend an average of 16 hours a day at home – and even more when aged under seven and over 64. Mould accumulates in damp and poorly ventilated buildings. Inhaling mould fragments or spores can inflame the airways, causing nasal congestion, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and throat irritation.

Breathe In Breathe Out

Breathe in Breathe out. When you are sure; Or when you're in doubt.

4 Ways In Which AI Is Revolutionizing Respiratory Care

Given that controlling lifestyle choices are a big part of preventing and managing chronic pulmonary diseases, smart medical devices such as smart inhalers and smart spirometers could have a significant impact on health outcomes. Here are 5 different ways in which AI is redefining respiratory care.

The Airway Jedi

My goal is to share with you practical information: the things that you learn from experience, not just read from the book or the instruction manual. May the force be with us as we keep patients safe one airway at a time.

Airway Stenosis Patients Association

The Airway Stenosis Patients Association was founded in January 2013. Our aims are to prevent delayed diagnosis of airway stenosis, as it is often diagnosed as asthma to begin with – leaving patients at risk. We also plan to raise awareness of this rare condition, and provide as much support as possible to patients all around the world who need it.

CHAOS

CHAOS, or Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome is a blockage of the fetus’s trachea (windpipe) or larynx (voice box). This obstruction can be due to a number of factors including narrowing of the airway (stenosis), a web-like membrane, or even an area of the trachea that is missing (atresia).

Idiopathic Progressive Subglottic Stenosis

I am blessed to have found great maintenance and care for my IPSS through being treated by amazing surgeons - experts in this feild. I want to help others avoid the pitfalls of the long search to treat this disorder, and and navigate through the lack of surgeons qualified to treat it.