Atelectasis vs. Pneumothorax Causes
Atelectasis and pneumothorax might sound quite similar in their definition but are different in many ways. Atelectasis refers to the partial collapse of the lung while pneumothorax refers to the complete collapse of lungs due to the presence of air in the cavity...
Cardiogenic and Non Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Diseases can be scary- and if they revolve around the heart and lungs, the scary points go up exponentially. Even though the procedure of heart transplantation in India is common these days, the thought of going for it sends a shiver down our spines. A...
Pneumonia Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors
Inflammation of air sacs in lungs caused by bacterial or viral infection is called Pneumonia. Give it is a respiratory illness whose symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, fatigue and weakness, it collides with COVID-19 resulting in misdiagnosis. The similarity...
Heart Valve Disease Types Symptoms and Causes
Heart valves control the direction of the blood flow in and out of the heart. They play a crucial role in blood circulation by determining the exact moment at which the blood enters and leaves the heart to help proper blood circulation between the heart and lungs....
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