pulmonary disease

October 10, 2023

Plastic Bronchitis: Everything You Should Know

Plastic bronchitis is the buildup of lymph fluid in the lungs. The fluid leaks into the airways and causes tree-like casts to form, blocking the airways. Treatment includes removing the casts and improving lymphatic flow to prevent respiratory failure. Plastic bronchitis is a respiratory condition that occurs as a result of lymph fluid buildup in…

September 26, 2023

Depression increased among COPD patients in Canada during pandemic

1 in 6 patients without a history of depression developed it after COVID-19 Increases in new onset or recurring depression were seen among older Canadian adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, a study shows. One in six patients without a history of depression before the pandemic developed it…