16th Dec 2025
Patients with malignant (cancerous) pleural effusions (buildup of excess fluid in the pleural space, the space between the visceral and parietal lining of the lung) have significant shortness of breath, cough, chest pain and shortened life expectancy.
16th Dec 2025
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), which are: an improvement of exercise capacity, symptoms, and health-related quality of life tend to wane over time.
16th Dec 2025
Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by a virus which usually infects pigs. The virus is highly contagious and can survive in the environment for days. It is not unusual for people to get the infection.
16th Dec 2025
Airway stenting is an advanced medical procedure used to treat various conditions that cause airway narrowing or blockage. During the procedure, a stent, typically made of metal or silicone, is inserted into the affected airway to keep it open, allowing normal airflow.
