Smokers are vulnerable to the deadliest lung disease

Smokers are vulnerable to the deadliest lung disease

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Lung specialists from the Indonesian Lung Doctors Association (PDPI) revealed that smokers are very susceptible to the number three deadly disease in the world, namely Lung Disease Chronic Obstruction (COPD). This disease is caused by exposure to air pollution or toxic substances, such as those in cigarette smoke. “So far, COPD in … Read more

Causes of coughing up phlegm in the morning

Causes of coughing up phlegm in the morning

JAKARTA Coughing up phlegm in the morning is a fairly common condition. Although it seems light, this situation must still be watched out for because it is potentially dangerous if not addressed immediately. Klikdokter Educator, dr. Atika explained, during sleep phlegm can collect in the respiratory tract. Therefore, when you wake up in the morning, … Read more

Don’t take it lightly! These are 10 signs of lung disease to look out for

Don’t take it lightly!  These are 10 signs of lung disease to look out for

KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Lung disease is a health problem that affects the respiratory organs. When exposed to lung disease, a person generally has difficulty breathing. Some of the most common types of lung diseases are asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, cancer, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Launch Women’s Health, there … Read more

Most Lungs Heal 3 Months After COVID-19

Most Lungs Heal 3 Months After COVID-19

loading… JAKARTA – The researchers revealed that the lung tissue of patients suffering from severe COVID-19 showed good recovery within three months in most cases. The study from Radboud University in the Netherlands, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, involved 124 patients who had recovered from COVID-19 infection acute. Patients were divided into three … Read more

Swimming and other types of exercise suitable for chronic obstruction pulmonary patients

Swimming and other types of exercise suitable for chronic obstruction pulmonary patients

Liputan6.com, Jakarta People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PPOK) have airway problems characterized by airflow resistance. Even so, people with this disease can still do sports according to doctor’s recommendations. PPOK is a chronic airway disease characterized by obstruction to airflow, especially expiratory air and is slowly progressive where it gets worse over time. According … Read more

Chronic Obstructive Lung Patients Are Vulnerable To Be Infected With Covid-19

Chronic Obstructive Lung Patients Are Vulnerable To Be Infected With Covid-19

KOMPAS.com – This period of the Covid-19 pandemic is a formidable challenge for everyone, especially sufferers Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (PPOK). As a person who already has a history of chronic lung disease, COPD sufferers are a high-risk group for Covid-19 infection. Moreover, in general, COPD is experienced by many elderly people, so the risk … Read more