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Por Dr Bryan Sheinman
09.03.23
Neumología
What are the causes of persistent cough?
Persistent cough is defined as a cough that lasts for over 8 weeks. In his latest article, Consultant Chest Physician Dr Bryan Sheinman shares his expert insight into this condition. He was a founder member of the British Thoracic Society Specialist Advisory Group, on Persistent Cough. He explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for persistent cough.
Por Dr Amit Patel
22.02.23
Neumología
Ask a respiratory physician: What are the effects of long COVID?
Most people who have COVID-19 will make a full recovery within three months of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Other people’s symptoms, however, will persist beyond that and could be termed long COVID. Here, Dr Amit Patel, leading Consultant Respiratory physician, provides an expert insight into long COVID, including symptoms, impact and treatment.
Por Dr Pierluigi Struzzo
16.02.23
Neumología
Elderley patients and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It occurs due to inflammation caused to the bronchi (tubes that bring the air to the alveoli and blood). Pollution, occupational hazards, cigarette smoking, all cause the cells to produce phlegm, to swell bronchial inner part and increasingly close the space for the air to come in.
Por Dr Tuck-Kay Loke
10.02.23
Neumología
Why would I need an endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)?
An endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a highly effective diagnostic procedure with many different applications that has become widely used in the UK. Here, consultant respiratory physician Dr Tuck-Kay Loke, provides an expert insight into the EBUS procedure.
Por Dr Sandip Banerjee
09.02.23
Neumología
What are the signs of a COPD flare-up?
What is chronic obstructive ulmonary disease, and what are the main symptoms and causes of the lung-affecting condition? On hand to tell us the answers to the questions is revered respiratory and sleep physician, Dr Sandip Banerjee.
Por Dr Raghu Raju
19.01.23
Neumología
How is lung cancer diagnosed and treated?
Here, Dr Raghu Raju, an esteemed consultant pulmonologist, talks to us about lung cancer, including the condition's symptoms, prognosis, and treatment options.
Por Dr Amit Patel
03.01.23
Neumología
Breathlessness: Your questions answered
Feeling short of breath, for example when exercising, is usually a healthy and natural response. However, breathlessness might sometimes be a sign of an underlying issue caused by respiratory, cardiac, or neurological issues for example. Here to provide an expert insight into breathlessness is Dr Amit Patel, leading London-based Consultant Respiratory physician.
Por Dr Sandip Banerjee
15.12.22
Neumología
What is the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea?
Have you ever wondered what the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea is? In this article here, the main differences between the two conditions are explained in detail by distinguished respiratory and sleep physician, Dr Sandip Banerjee.
Por Dr Grace Robinson
17.11.22
Neumología
Chest infections: the common condition explained
Dr Grace Robinson is a leading obstetrician-gynaecologist based in London. In her latest article, Dr Robinson explains chest infections in detail, including the symptoms and treatments.
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