There are oral capsules or liquid medicines that can sometimes be prescribed for people with COPD if thick, sticky mucus is a problem. They are used to break down mucus to try and make it easier to cough up. They are called mucolytics and may be tried for a month to see if there is […]
These are just some health benefits as soon as you quit smoking After 20 minutes – Blood pressure and pulse improve. After 8 hours – Oxygen levels in the blood improve. After 1 day – Lungs start to clear out mucous and other debris. After 2 days – Sense of taste and smell starts to […]
Wheeze can be caused by viruses and the common cold and other trigger factors. It is very common. Up to half of all children will have had at least one wheezy episode in their preschool years. Wheeze is a high pitched or whistling sound that is caused by a cough or cold creating swelling and […]
