The relationship between obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity
Between 10-20% of all obese people suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and since 30% of the adult population in the UK is now obese, the prevalence of OSA is fairly high. Top consultant respiratory physician, Dr Muhammed Raashed explains the relationship between OSA and obesity, the health risks this condition carries and the type of treatment that is available so you can have a better night's sleep.
Telemedicine to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnoea
Feeling exhausted during the day because of your obstructive sleep apnoea leaving you with poor quality sleep? One of our top respiratory physicians Dr Muhammed Raashed can treat you via a telemedicine video call so you don't have to leave the comfort of your own home. Here he explains how the process works.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
What does COVID-19 do to our bodies?
As we know, the majority of people are only experiencing mild symptoms from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and recovering quickly, but there are many people that aren't. So, why are some people either ending up in a critical condition and worse dying? What exactly is this virus doing to our bodies?
Is there a link between coronavirus and heart failure?
Symptoms of coronavirus such as difficulty in breathing and in more severe cases, pneumonia, have been the primary focus of the respiratory disease. More evidence is surfacing from doctors on the frontline of managing cases, which shows that the virus can also infect the heart and potentially lead to heart failure. Read more on this and what it might also mean for those who live with a pre-existing heart condition.
By Dr Dora Lozsadi
07.04.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Did you know, 600,000 people in the UK suffer from epilepsy? Many people with epilepsy right now will be wondering how coronavirus may affect them. A top neurologist gave us the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and coronavirus.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
How to shop for food safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Shopping for essential supplies can be a slightly nerve-racking experience during the current lockdown. Here are some fact-based tips to help you shop safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we highlight what you should and shouldn't do during and after a trip to the supermarket to stay healthy and to prevent coronavirus from spreading.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
How does coronavirus affect pregnant women?
If you're pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be feeling worried about how the virus effects pregnant women and whether it can harm your unborn or newborn if you were to catch it. We look at the latest updates from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on what they know about COVID-19 in relation to pregnancy as of yet.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronavirus and pneumonia: how can the lungs be treated?
In the most serious cases of coronavirus, some patients can develop the life-threatening lung disease pneumonia as a complication of the infection. Here, one of our respiratory physicians explains the science behind how coronavirus can lead to pneumonia and how it can be treated.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Common COVID-19 myths fact-checked
By now, it is likely that you have heard many different claims about coronavirus. We fact-checked many that have been circulating across the internet in order to clarify any doubts or concerns you may have.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronavirus: are your current hygiene habits protecting you?
Viruses, particularly the novel coronavirus COVID-19, can spread rapidly. Fortunately, there are easy to implement daily hygiene habits that can greatly reduce the risk of transmission. How many of these hygiene habits do you currently do?
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