Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disease where you have abnormally high blood pressure in the blood vessels of your lungs (pulmonary arteries). In PH, the pulmonary arteries become narrowed, and can be scarred to the point of being closed. PH is a serious illness, and can be life-threatening. What’s the Difference between PH and PAH? […]
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism happens when one or more of your arteries in your lungs gets blocked by a blood clot, fat or tumour. The most common type of pulmonary embolism is caused by a blood clot that moves through your blood stream, goes through your heart and blocks off an artery in your lung. Most pulmonary […]
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is swelling (inflammation) of one or both lungs that is usually caused by an infection. Pneumonia can be life-threatening. It’s a leading cause of death and hospitalization in seniors and in people with chronic diseases. Many different germs can cause pneumonia, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. When you breathe in these germs, they can […]
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura. The pleura is a two layered membrane that both encloses the lung and lines the chest cavity. People have two pleurae, one around each lung. The pleurae act as a protective wrapping, fitting snugly over your lungs. Pleurae are made up of two layers. Normally, there is no […]
Pertussis Whooping Cough
Pertussis – also known as whooping cough – is a contagious infection of the respiratory tract (breathing tubes). It causes severe coughing that can last for weeks. People with pertussis often make a loud “whooping sound” when they inhale after coughing. Most cases of pertussis can be prevented by a vaccination (shot). Anyone can get pertussis. It […]
Pandemic Flu
A flu pandemic is an outbreak of a new kind of flu (influenza) that passes easily from one person to another around the world. This page explains what a flu pandemic is and how you can prepare for it. How to Prepare? It’s important to be prepared to keep yourself and your family safe and […]
