HIGHER INCIDENCE OF LUNG CANCER IN FEMALE PASSIVE SMOKERS
In recent decades, healthcare professionals and oncology specialists have become increasingly focused on the role of second hand smoke as a cause or contributing factor to the incidence of lung cancer in non-smokers.
LONG COVID and LUNGS DISORDER
PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST: Screening for All Risks
The lungs are important to our well-being. If they fail to work, we can die within minutes. If they are not fully functional, we will experience shortness of breath, tiredness and fatigue.
5 tips for coping with air pollution PM2.5
In Thailand, particularly in Bangkok and surrounding areas, a cloud of ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5 has recently returned.
5 RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS THAT RAIN BRINGS
During rainy season, the weather fluctuates often with more humidity, a thriving condition for all kinds of germs. Sprinkles of rain raise the risk of getting sick, especially with respiratory infections.
Lung Disease Early Detection
Respiratory and lung diseases are the most common reason for someone to see a doctor, yet they are among the top killer diseases in the world.
Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Lung disease is a common malady. It can be identified from the symptoms, blood test, sputum culture and chest x-ray.
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Complete treatment for emphysema in one place
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are commonly encountered diseases in medicine, thus they are collectively referred to as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). They can be treated with medication, non-medication treatments, and surgery to restore quality of life.
Causes of Chronic Coughing
Aside from fatigue and chest pain, coughing is an indicator of a respiratory malady as it is the most common symptom when the body tries to get rid of foreign particles that may be harmful to our respiratory system, including viruses – such as Tuberculosis (TB). Though coughing helps expel viruses from our body, it actually spreads the viruses to others also.
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Fatigue, shortness of breath, is it a disease or not?
Shortness of breath and chest pain are common symptoms that everyone has likely experienced before, such as after exercising. However, such fatigue is considered normal. Even though some people may feel more tired while others may feel less tired after exercising to the same extent.
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Bangkok Hospital Fights Against the Harmful Effects of Smoking on World No Tobacco Day
The longer you smoke, the more you risk diseases and illnesses that shorten life. It also affects those around you, even if they do not smoke themselves. The harmful effects of cigarette smoke can be just as dangerous as smoking first-hand, especially for pregnant women, infants, and children, who should avoid being close to smokers or environments with cigarette smoke.
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Lung Function Test: Who Should Get Tested?
Chronic lung diseases often develop slowly and gradually destroy lung tissue until symptoms such as fatigue and difficulty breathing become apparent, by which time it may be too late. Lung function tests in the early stages, especially for those with high risk factors or those showing pulmonary symptoms, are very important for diagnosing the disease, assessing the patient's condition, and monitoring the treatment outcome.