Tag: Chest Pain
Silicosis: Understanding the Hidden Occupational Hazard
Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of fine crystalline silica (silicon dioxide) particles. It primarily develops after significant occupational exposure...
Pleurisy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Pleurisy, also known as Pleuritis, is a condition of the lungs in which the pleura (lining of the lungs that separates them from the chest...
Atelectasis: Diagnosis, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Atelectasis is a condition where part or all of a lung collapses, leading to reduced lung volume and impaired gas exchange. This means the...
Diastolic Heart Failure: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments Explained
Diastolic heart failure (DHF) is a complex and often underdiagnosed condition affecting millions worldwide. It occurs when the heart muscles cannot relax properly during...
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) is a type of atrial fibrillation (A-fib), which is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm originating in the atria...
Coccidioidomycosis: From Symptoms to Treatment
Coccidioidomycosis,’ also known as 'valley fever,' ‘Desert Rheumatism,’ or ‘San Joaquin Valley Fever,’ is a common fungal illness caused by Coccidioides. This fungus is found...
