Strepcococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a bacterium that can cause infections in various organs and, therefore, the whole group is referred to as pneumococcal disease: Ear infections Sinusitis (infections of the paranasal sinuses) Pneumonia (infection in the lungs) Bacteremia (bloodstream infection) Meningitis (infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) Sepsis (extreme response of … Read more
Summer arrives, good weather and heat, and above all we are looking to cool down and keep our bodies acclimatized. If so far this was not a problem thanks to air conditioning, can it become a problem this summer? When asked about the risk of contagion, Dr. Joaquin Lamela, a pulmonologist and specialist in lung … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the lungs, which damages the airways and lung tissue causing the sufferer to have difficulty breathing. A person with COPD may have bronchiolitis or obstructive bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema or a combination of the two. Why does COPD occur? It is caused primarily by inhaling cigarette … Read more
There are several respiratory symptoms that a patient may have and that, in some cases, are not related to an organic disease. In this sense, there are patients who believe the gastroenterologist or cardiologist if he tells them that the pain they have in the stomach or chest is due to nerves. However, it is … Read more
Common colds, acute bronchitis and influenza are more frequent in the autumn and winter months, so coughing episodes also increase during these months. Consequently, the most frequent reason for consultation with pulmonologists during this period is cough. Coughing goes away on its own Coughing episodes are very annoying and last forever. However, in the three … Read more
The home environment is important for maintaining good health. In fact, it is important to maintain optimal levels in the environment so that respiratory illnesses do not occur. How dryness affects the environment A dry home environment can irritate the respiratory tract, causing an itchy throat and coughing. This dry environment can also affect the … Read more
Respirators are one more complement to our daily attire. As of today, Thursday, May 21, the use of face masks is mandatory for people over 6 years old if the safety distance cannot be kept. There are still those who are not used to wearing it and those who wonder if it really serves as … Read more
In reference to the various studies that have come out lately showing that nicotine may protect against COVID-19: does nicotine really protect against coronavirus? No, neither nicotine nor tobacco has been shown to protect against both COVID-19 infection and its adverse effects. In a study conducted in approximately 350 patients with COVID-19, the French found … Read more
Pneumonia is defined as inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by an infectious agent. This inflammation is the cause of the occupation of the alveoli by an inflammatory exudate (liquid), which will cause them to be flooded due to lack of ventilation by not producing the gaseous exchange of O2 and CO2, the cause of … Read more
Dr. Polverino, a specialist in respiratory physiotherapy, talks about the advantages of this treatment, especially for the management of bronchiectasis in adult patients. What is the aim of respiratory physiotherapy? The main objective of the treatment is to prevent exacerbations, reduce symptoms, increase quality of life and reduce the risk of future complications such as … Read more