HIV and AIDS are probably two of the most major health concerns all over the world. Since its origin, it has come a long way and turned into a manageable disease from being considered as the most dreaded and unknown quotient. Despite the awareness that is being created among people about AIDS or HIV medication and treatment, there are various misconceptions present.

Chronic cough can be extremely irritating and a deterrent to everyday life. A cough that persists for more than eight weeks in adults and four weeks in children is classified as chronic cough. However, if there are any accompanying symptoms, it is only prudent to consult a professional health provider early.

Pneumonia was a very dreaded disease before the advent of antibiotics. The introduction and rapid progress in the development of antibiotics have completely changed the scenario. Pneumonia acquired from hospitals and health care centers are showing higher drug resistance and is of concern to the medical fraternity. The mild pneumonia  symptoms are like cold and flu but persist longer.

Pulmonary embolism is a condition which happens suddenly and is often life threatening if not attended to. It occurs when blood clots, most commonly, air bubbles lumps of fat from the marrow of long fractured bones or amniotic fluid. This blocks blood supply to areas that are provided by the artery and leads to the death of lung tissue.

Pulmonary Fibrosis is a chronic malady whose exact cause is unknown and therefore, it is termed idiopathic. In this progressively worsening condition, the lungs get scarred, and the healing process for unknown reasons repairs the damage with scar tissue, an inelastic fibrous connective tissue. These scar tissues cannot be replaced.

When your teen is growing up, there is so much you want to warn him about. HIV/AIDS is one of the concerns parents usually have. The body’s immune system gets weaker when one gets HIV since the immune system is what helps you fight infections and diseases. However, when it does, it can lead to AIDS, and it is fatal.