Articles in category "Illnesses" (Page 8)

Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria that are often spread by sexual intercourse. ... Read article

Ovarian cyst
An ovarian cyst is a term for any kind of cavity that is filled with fluid, and occurs on an ovary. Most cysts commonly ... Read article

Ovaries
The ovaries are a part of the female reproductive system. The main ovarian function is the production of gametes, eggs. ... Read article

Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema is a state, during which the lungs fill with fluid which interferes with the proper exchange of respiratory ... Read article

Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown origin that attacks the respiratory system and lymph nodes. It can also affect other ... Read article

Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a tumour that develops in the pleura, which is a membrane that envelopes the lungs and chest wall. ... Read article

Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax occurs when air accumulates in the pleural space, which can interfere with the negative pressure and the lungs ... Read article

The lungs and smoking
The lungs are a pair of vital organs and are often knowingly damaged by smoking. Most commonly, this damage appears in ... Read article

How to take care of your lungs?
The lungs are a pair of vital organs that ensure the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. In concerns of the health of ... Read article

Influenza during pregnancy
Your family physician should be notified, if you are suffering from influenza during pregnancy because it is necessary to ... Read article