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What is an Aerobic Exercise? Aerobic exercise is sometimes known as “cardio” — an exercise that requires the pumping of oxygenated blood by the heart...

What is a Postural Drainage? Postural Drainage removes mucus from certain parts of the lungs by using gravity and proper positioning to bring the secretions...

RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY – Respiratory physiology is the process of incorporation of oxygen into the environment for the utilization of energy from organic compounds and for...

What is a Nebulizer? A nebulizer is a medical device that converts liquid medication into a fine mist or aerosol, which can then be inhaled...

DEFINATION- ”A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall”. Symptoms typically include sudden onset...

DEFINATION- ”A pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. This excess fluid can impair...

DEFINATION- Bronchiectasis is an obstructive lung disease that results from the presence of chronic inflammatory secretions and microbes leading to the permanent dilation and distortion...

What is a Cystic Fibrosis? DEFINATION – CYSTIC FIBROSIS(CF) is a hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands, with a high sodium chloride content in sweat...

What is an Emphysema? Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by the gradual damage and deterioration of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs....

Definition of Bronchitis Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs. Symptoms include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath,...