Can Anxiety Cause Heart Problems?

Can Anxiety Cause Heart Problems?

Millions of people around the globe are affected by anxiety, a widespread mental health condition that is marked by emotions of fear, concern, and unease. These emotions can manifest in physical symptoms, including a rapid heartbeat, sweating, and trembling. Although...
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for COPD

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for COPD

With age, the lung volume gradually decreases, and so does our capacity for lungs, making breathing slightly more challenging as we age. Reduction in lung volume is also associated with lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis. So when a surgery is...
Tetralogy of Fallot Symptoms and Causes

Tetralogy of Fallot Symptoms and Causes

About in every 10,000 newly born infants, 8 have a congenital cardiac abnormality called tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). There are four structural issues in the human heart that can come together to cause a number of difficulties. The signs and symptoms need an early...
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Causes and Treatment

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Causes and Treatment

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disorder that results in the formation of scar tissue in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and reduced lung function over time. The exact cause of IPF is unknown, which is why it is referred to as “idiopathic.”...
What is Pneumothorax or Collapsed Lung?

What is Pneumothorax or Collapsed Lung?

As threatening as it sounds, a collapsed lung is a serious condition that causes breathless, chest and even death when not treated by a lung specialist. Though it usually happens due to penetrative chest injury or previous lung conditions, it can happen to anyone and...