Muscle Atrophy
Another symptom related to weight loss, but only including muscle wasting called cachexia. This condition has been an underlying cause of death in several patients with multiple chronic diseases. [7]
What Is a Pulmonary Embolism? A pulmonary embolism is a type of blood clot that affects a blood vessel, typically in the leg. This clot may move to a lung
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that leads to serious damages in many organs, especially the digestive system and lungs. This disease affects the production of digestive juices, sweat, and
Shortness of breath, medically known as dyspnea, is a very common health issue. It is often the result of the high demands after strenuous exercises, or other causes such as
Extrinsic or allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma. It affects millions of people all over the world each year, both children and adults. As the name suggests,
What is a cough? Coughing could be either voluntary or involuntary. As one of the most common symptoms, the protective reflex is part of your body's mechanism to get rid
Asides from religious and personal reasons, some people do not smoke because they are scared of damaging their lungs and being the cause of their deaths. But surprisingly, not only
Cough is one of the frustrating diseases out there. The disappointing aspect of it is its spontaneity. It just boils up at its own convenient time and boom; you are
Croup is an infectious disease occurring in the upper airway. It causes an obstruction that can lead to a barking cough or difficulty breathing. The condition mostly affects the bronchial