Articles
Educational articles for patients and companions.
A cough that won't go away: when should it be checked?
After a cold, most coughs linger for a few weeks and then fade. This article explains how reliable sources define acute, subacute and chronic cough, which causes are common, which signs call for earlier assessment, and when tuberculosis should also be considered.
ReadWhat do hookah and e-cigarettes do to the lungs?
Many people think hookah and e-cigarettes do less harm than cigarettes. This article explains what the CDC, WHO and ATS have written about hookah smoke, e-cigarette vapour and nicotine, which lung symptoms are worrying, and how to quit with a doctor's help.
ReadYour loved one is in the ICU: what should the family know?
When someone you love is in the ICU, the machines, the words and the decisions are all unfamiliar. This article explains in general terms what common ICU devices do, how to talk with the care team, what to ask and how to look after yourself. It does not speak about any particular hospital or unit.
ReadIs it plain snoring or sleep apnea?
Snoring is harmless most of the time, but sometimes it is a sign of sleep apnea. This article explains which signs tell the two apart, who is at higher risk, what you can do yourself and when you should see a doctor.
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