Coughing for over 2-3 weeks without improvement, accompanied by high fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, weight loss, or coughing up blood, are signs that necessitate a medical examination instead of self-medicating with cough suppressants.
Individuals aiming to quit smoking can adopt simple yet effective strategies such as removing smoking paraphernalia, practicing oral hygiene, drinking cool water, or engaging in physical activity to manage cravings.
Mr. Su, 88, who has lived with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for seven years, was admitted to the emergency room due to an acute exacerbation, experiencing shortness of breath and weakness.
A 74-year-old man, Lam, experienced mild shortness of breath, lost 6 kg, and had a persistent cough for three months before doctors discovered a peanut lodged in his bronchus.
Elderly individuals, those with underlying health conditions, smokers, and young children are prone to bronchitis during fluctuating weather, such as sunny mornings followed by rainy afternoons.
My 67-year-old father has been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Our family lives together, so what should we do to prevent transmission? (Hoang Anh, Hanoi)
Uyen, 66, experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. A blood culture confirmed salmonella infection, leading doctors to suspect food poisoning from rice left overnight in the refrigerator.
I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and often experience shortness of breath during physical activity. Should I exercise daily? (Duc Manh, 50 years old)
Improved lung function, reduced coughing and shortness of breath, and enhanced blood circulation are positive changes the body experiences after quitting smoking.
