Air pollution is a serious global health issue that has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality worldwide. It causes and worsens several diseases ranging from asthma to cancer, pulmonary illnesses, and heart disease. Anyone can experience health impacts from polluted air, such as respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties when exercising or doing outdoor activities. However,…
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways or bronchial tubes in the lungs that carry air inside and out of the lungs. It causes inflammation and narrowing of these airways. As a result, the air passages in the lungs become narrow, and the muscles get tightened around the small airways, restricting air supply….
Allergy is a medical condition in which our body’s immune system reacts to an allergen, i.e., a substance that enters the body from outside. This substance may be pollen, fragrance particles, foods, etc. Allergens can be introduced through breathing or contact with surfaces as well. When we are allergic to something, our immune system produces…
Impact of Smoking on Lungs: Smoking is injurious to health and it causes cancer. This might sound cliché. Well, not so cliché when the world is overwhelmed by pandemics where smoking is one of the top risk factors. It is a well-established fact that tobacco consumption and vaping risk cause many health conditions, particularly pulmonary…
What a bliss it is to have drizzles pour down from the sky and beat down the scorching summer heat. The cool breeze that comes with the pleasant weather brought about by the monsoon is a huge relief to one and all. And yet, the sudden fall in temperature and humidity that monsoon brings causes…
