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Colds and Flu

… Influenza (Bird Flu) Colds Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Common Questions About the Influenza … (Flu) Open/close information section Medical Tests Lung Function Tests Throat Culture Viral Test for COVID-19 … (Flu) Open/close information section Medical Tests Lung Function Tests Throat Culture Viral Test for COVID-19 …

Asthma and Wheezing

… occurs when the bronchial tubes , which carry air to the lungs, narrow because of inflammation or mucus buildup. … Children younger than 5 often develop wheezing during a respiratory infection. Children with a family history of … occurs when the bronchial tubes , which carry air to the lungs, narrow because of inflammation or mucus buildup. …

Pleural Effusion

… Pleural Effusion On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is pleural … space. This is the space between the tissues lining the lungs and the chest wall. Because of the fluid buildup, the lungs may not be able to expand completely. This can make it …

Hyperventilation

… breathe shallowly, and have other medical problems, such as lung diseases or panic disorder . It occurs more often in … ones from another more serious medical problem, such as a lung problem. Acute (sudden) hyperventilation is usually … be a breathing problem other than hyperventilation? Yes Respiratory problem other than hyperventilation No …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), … stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be … physician, speech-language pathologist, dentist, respiratory therapist and support staff, such as care aides …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… and amounts of pollutants released into the air Weather conditions, such as wind, temperature and rainfall Natural … include: Constriction or tightening of the airways in the lungs Coughing Wheezing Shortness of breath Irritation of … parts of the body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and bronchitis. …

COVID-19 People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness

… cold. Others cause more serious illnesses like Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory … obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other chronic lung diseases. A weakened immune system or taking medicines, … or smoking or having a history of smoking. Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, …

Bronchiectasis

… Bronchiectasis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics Bronchiectasis (say "brawn-kee-ECK-tuh-sus") is a lung problem in which the breathing tubes (airways) in the lungs are stretched and become larger. It starts when your …

Productive Coughs

… foreign material from the airways. Mucus may be made in the lungs because of bronchitis , pneumonia , or chronic … productive cough in a person who smokes is often a sign of lung damage. For smokers, the most effective way to treat a … treatment. Relieving a Cough Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as …

Pneumonia

… What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, … usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. You may be more likely to get it after having a cold … nose and throat into your lungs. During or after an upper respiratory infection, like a cold or influenza (flu). As a …