Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted… Read more »
Tag: lung allergies
Allergic Brochopulmonary Aspergillosis
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a form of lung disease that occurs in some people with cystic fibrosis or asthma. The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus can be found in soil, decaying… Read more »
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is also called as extrinsic allergic alveolitis, is a pulmonary disorders resulted from immunologically induced inflammation of lung. This is a response to inhalation of foreign substances like… Read more »
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis also known as TB, is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria may spread through the bloodstream in your body, but the most affected part are the… Read more »
Influenza
Influenza or flu is a respiratory disease caused by virus. It is a contagious disease that may spread through coughing and sneezing of the infected person. A person who has… Read more »
Asthma
Asthma is a type of a breathing problem due to airways narrowing. This is caused when a natural chemical from our body are released. It is usually a response of… Read more »