SINCE Laennec 1 first described and named bronchiectasis its etiology and mode of development have been controversial issues. Numerous theories have been advanced, each of which is backed by ...
Bronchitis is an inflammation or swelling of the lining of the bronchial tubes, otherwise known as the bronchi. The bronchi are the passages that connect the lungs to the mouth and nose. But what home ...
Bronchopneumonia is a type of pneumonia, a condition that causes inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms may include coughing, breathing difficulties, and fever. According to the Centers for Disease ...
Bronchiolitis is a viral lung infection that causes inflammation in the smallest air passages in your lungs called bronchioles. Although it’s generally a childhood condition, bronchiolitis can also ...
High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that ...