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Asthma

Asthma

The prevalence, morbidity and morality of asthma in the world have dramatically increased during the past two decades. As many as 10 to 15 million of individuals in the United States have asthma and it is a huge number as you can see. Even more alarming is the fact that more than 5.000 people die [...]

October 30th, 2010 | Posted in Headline, Lung diseases | Read More »

Childhood Asthma

Childhood Asthma

WHAT IS ASTHMA ? Asthma is a chronic disease. Between attacks patients mostly do not complains. But when a person has often attacks he/she suffers from this disease. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA ? The symptoms of asthma are; chesty whistling sound, shortness of breath and cough. WHEN ASTHMA BEGINS ? Asthma symptoms are [...]

October 16th, 2010 | Posted in Editor's Advice, Headline, Lung diseases, Paediatric | Read More »

Lung Disorders in Children

Lung Disorders in Children

There is something known as mini-puberty which occurs at birth. Actually, people go through puberty twice in their lives; right after birth and then at the normal time. The one right after birth is associated with increased LH and FSH just like regular puberty is. These levels peak around ten weeks of age and then [...]

August 19th, 2010 | Posted in Headline, Lung diseases | Read More »