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Respiratory articlesRespiratory Infections
Respiratory infections are the number one cause for anyone to see a doctor. During the 1950s when antibiotics were thought to be a panacea, there was great optimism that a cure had been found.
Respiratory infections are the number one cause for anyone to see a doctor. During the 1950s when antibiotics were thought to be a panacea, there was great optimism that a cure had been found.
Respiratory System
The respiratory system shares the same responsibility as the cardiovascular system in that they both supply oxygen to, and expel carbon dioxide from, the body. Oxygen is vital because it provides the fuel for all of the body’s function.
The respiratory system shares the same responsibility as the cardiovascular system in that they both supply oxygen to, and expel carbon dioxide from, the body. Oxygen is vital because it provides the fuel for all of the body’s function.
Deep Breathing
Like the invisible breeze that sends a sailboat on its journey, breathing supports life in you, filling your sails with vitality. You can survive without food or water for a limited time, but you cannot live without oxygen for more than a few minutes. With each breath, cells are replenished with oxygen and the energy to perform all kinds of essential functions..
Like the invisible breeze that sends a sailboat on its journey, breathing supports life in you, filling your sails with vitality. You can survive without food or water for a limited time, but you cannot live without oxygen for more than a few minutes. With each breath, cells are replenished with oxygen and the energy to perform all kinds of essential functions..
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tubes. It usually occurs with an existing *cold and typically begins with a dry, shallow *cough. As it progresses, phlegm develops and the cough becomes painful. The chest feels tight, causing some shortness of breath.
Bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tubes. It usually occurs with an existing *cold and typically begins with a dry, shallow *cough. As it progresses, phlegm develops and the cough becomes painful. The chest feels tight, causing some shortness of breath.
Cough
A cough is a healthy reaction of the body to an irritation in the respiratory system, whether the problem lies in the throat, the bronchial tubes or the lungs. The characteristics of a cough are often good clues in helping diagnose the underlying illness.
A cough is a healthy reaction of the body to an irritation in the respiratory system, whether the problem lies in the throat, the bronchial tubes or the lungs. The characteristics of a cough are often good clues in helping diagnose the underlying illness.
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF)is a debilitating, lifelong disease of the perspiration and exocrine glands which begins at a young age, and substantially shortens life spa.
Cystic fibrosis (CF)is a debilitating, lifelong disease of the perspiration and exocrine glands which begins at a young age, and substantially shortens life spa.
Emphysema
Gasping for breath and a sensation of a heavy weight on the chest are the main symptoms of advanced cases of pulmonary emphysema. The deepest part of the lungs is affected: the alveolar sacs responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Gasping for breath and a sensation of a heavy weight on the chest are the main symptoms of advanced cases of pulmonary emphysema. The deepest part of the lungs is affected: the alveolar sacs responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Laryngitis
The voice that becomes hoarse or lost completely is due to an inflammation of the voice box or the larynx. Laryngitis is often associated with upper-respiratory tract infections, so typically the *throat is scratchy and sore, and *fever is common.
The voice that becomes hoarse or lost completely is due to an inflammation of the voice box or the larynx. Laryngitis is often associated with upper-respiratory tract infections, so typically the *throat is scratchy and sore, and *fever is common.
Mucus, Chronic
A chronic mucus problem is a symptom more than a disease. Excess mucus can appear throughout the mucous membranes, though we usually relate it to the nose and chest. In the sinuses, mucus problems become evident as a continually runny nose, sneezing, stuffiness and a nasal tone of voice..
A chronic mucus problem is a symptom more than a disease. Excess mucus can appear throughout the mucous membranes, though we usually relate it to the nose and chest. In the sinuses, mucus problems become evident as a continually runny nose, sneezing, stuffiness and a nasal tone of voice..
Pleurisy
To breathe effortlessly, the lungs are encased in narrow seams of fluid between two sheets of mucous membranes. Pleurisy is an inflammation of this lining. It usually affects only one lung. Symptoms are quite sudden and are accompanied by *fever and a dry *cough.
To breathe effortlessly, the lungs are encased in narrow seams of fluid between two sheets of mucous membranes. Pleurisy is an inflammation of this lining. It usually affects only one lung. Symptoms are quite sudden and are accompanied by *fever and a dry *cough.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an acute or chronic bacterial lung infection. The first signs of TB can be easily missed, with the symptoms becoming obvious only after the disease is developed enough to be seen on an X-ray. The typical onset appears gradually as fever, malaise and *weight loss..
Tuberculosis (TB) is an acute or chronic bacterial lung infection. The first signs of TB can be easily missed, with the symptoms becoming obvious only after the disease is developed enough to be seen on an X-ray. The typical onset appears gradually as fever, malaise and *weight loss..
Take Thyme for Respiratory Health
Using genuine and authentic essential oils can help support respiratory health. For bronchitis the essential oils of eucalyptus, hyssop, lemon, and fir are beneficial. Coughs benefit from the use of juniper and rosemary. Sore throats are soothed by steaming with thyme, tea tree, and cedarwood oils.
Using genuine and authentic essential oils can help support respiratory health. For bronchitis the essential oils of eucalyptus, hyssop, lemon, and fir are beneficial. Coughs benefit from the use of juniper and rosemary. Sore throats are soothed by steaming with thyme, tea tree, and cedarwood oils.
