Tag: Shortness of breath

Aortic Dissection: Early Signs, Risks & When to Seek Help

Aortic Dissection is a serious cardiovascular condition in which the walls of the aorta begin to separate from each other. It causes a tear...

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Understanding and Recovery

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, previously known as Allergic alveolitis, is an inflammatory lung disorder caused by the immune system responding excessively to harmless particles in the...

Human Metapneumovirus: A Closer Look at a Respiratory Virus

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a pathogenic organism that targets your whole respiratory tract. This pathogen is more prevalent in the pediatric population but can...

Pericardial Effusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Pericardial effusion is a medical condition in which fluid abnormally accumulates in the pericardial sac, the protective, sac-like structure surrounding the heart. The term...

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: Understanding Rare Lung Disease

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, also known as LAM, is a rare, progressive disease that predominantly affects the lungs but can also impact the kidneys and lymphatic system....