Por Dr John Chinegwundoh
05.01.21
Neumología
Bronchiectasis symptoms causes how COVID affected treatment
The number of people in the UK with bronchiectasis is increasing. So, we spoke to Dr John Chinegwundoh, a respiratory physician in London, to find out what is causing it, how it is different to other conditions such as bronchitis and COPD and how COVID-19 is affecting treatment at the moment.
Por Dr Grace Robinson
15.12.20
Neumología
Chronic cough when time to see doctor
While most coughs can take up to four weeks to clear up completely, there are some that can linger for longer and become chronic - indicating something more serious is going on. Dr Grace Robinson, a leading specialist in pulmonology and respiratory medicine in Reading, explains more about chronic coughs and when you should see a doctor.
Por Dr James Ramsay
17.11.20
Neumología
Bronchiectasis: Symptoms, treatment and outlook
If you have been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, you might be wondering what the long-term outlook is when living with the condition. The good news is that if you adhere to your management plan with your doctor, the condition is completely controllable and shouldn't have a significant impact on your living. Renowned respiratory medicine consultant, Dr James Ramsay, explains more.
Por Dr Richard Turner
07.09.20
Neumología
Should I be worried about my persistent cough?
If you feel like you have been coughing for weeks and it's not getting any better, it could be that you're suffering from a chronic cough. There are many possible causes behind persistent coughing, so we asked one of our expert respiratory consultants about the condition and when it might be time to visit your doctor.
Por Dr Timothy Chapman
07.07.20
Neumología
Coronavirus: what do people with asthma need to know?
If you live with asthma you may be wondering what you can do to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and to keep safe during the pandemic. We spoke to one of our leading respiratory physicians Dr Timothy Chapman about how you should manage your asthma, particularly during the coronavirus crisis.
Por Dr John Chinegwundoh
02.07.20
Neumología
Looking after your lung health COVID-19 pandemic
Dr John Chinegwundoh has been on the frontline at London hospitals dealing with the coronavirus COVID-19. Get the answers to important questions in regards to how to look after your lungs, who are most at risk, what happens to the lungs if infected by COVID-19 and more.
Por Dr Farid Bazari
12.06.20
Neumología
Shortness of breath: causes and treatment
The medical term for shortness of breath is known as dyspnea. If it's severe or persistent, it's likely to mean there is an underlying medical condition. We spoke to leading medical specialist and pulmonologist, Dr Farid Bazari, who highlighted some of the causes of breathing problems and how they should be treated. If you're experiencing symptoms do not hesitate to seek help.
Por Dr Anjani Prasad
11.06.20
Neumología
What are longterm complications COVID-19
It's predicted that similar complications that arose in the survivors of the SARS pandemic will likely develop in COVID-19 survivors too. Although these post-COVID-19 complications aren't clear at the moment, previous data from SARS, the first pandemic of the 21st century, provides us with the foresight to manage these complications and treat patients promptly. Dr Anjani Prasad, one of our top consultants in respiratory and general medicine explains more.
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Neumología
Fear of going out (FOGO) during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the lockdown measures start to lift, reports of fear of going out (FOGO) and 'post-lockdown anxiety' have surfaced. We took a look at some statistics from surveys and found out more about fear of going out, the medical term, how to self-manage it and more details available on treatment options.
Por Dr Anjani Prasad
05.06.20
Neumología
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how can it be treated?
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) stands for a group of lung conditions that are a result of poor lung function due to airways that have narrowed. Dr Anjani Prasad spoke to us recently to let us know about the different types of COPD, how they can be diagnosed and treated.
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