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Chronic cough: Your FAQs answered
A chronic cough is defined as a persistent cough that lasts for more than eight weeks. In some people, however, a chronic cough can last for much longer – even years. Dr Shalin Diwanji, renowned consultant in respiratory and general medicine, provides an expert insight into a chronic cough.
Rhinitis FAQ: your questions answered
In his latest online article, highly-experienced consultant in respiratory medicine Dr Raghu Raju explains the different types of rhinitis. He explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the condition.
Frequently asked questions about lung diseases
In terms of frequently occurring lung diseases, viral infections that cause a cough and a runny nose for a few days are extremely common. Most of us will get a viral infection at least once a year and now we are a lot more familiar with viral infections due to experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. Viral infections can make you feel generally unwell for a few days. However, the cough may last around a week or perhaps longer. If you have a cough which lasts longer than 3-4 weeks, you should seek medical advice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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