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BRONCHIOLITIS  

Bronchiolitis obliterans is a lung condition that usually only affects factory workers that manufacture certain foods, like popcorn.

Bronchiolitis is an infection of the airways that often starts with a simple cold. From a mom who experienced this with children many times, learn the signs and symptoms what to expect, risks, treatments, and more from the first sign all the way up to recovery.

Bronchiolitis is the number one reason that infants are admitted to the hospital. Scientists now believe that these infants are predisposed to getting severe cases of bronchiolitis and it is likely genetic.

Cough could be a symptom of serious diseases like Pneumonia and Bronchiolitis

Popcorn Lung is a layman term used to describe a serious condition called Bronchiolitis Obliterans or Constrictive Bronchiolitis.

Diacetyl, a flavoring agent used in microwave popcorn, may cause severe damage to lung airways and tissues, resulting in a debilitating disease called obliterative bronchiolitis.

My son is the most wonderful blessing and has taught me more about life in his short time here than I will ever learn anywhere else.

When you have a chronic or recurring disease such as Asthma, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, emphysema, or other breathing problems, you may be required to use a nebulizer. But, are you doing it properly to receive the accurate dose?

Researchers the Division of Environmental Epidemiology at the Universiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands have been able to identify a chemical agent that they feel plays a roll in bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome

Two hundred or more different viruses can cause colds in children.

RSV is common, especially among children, and it spreads easily.

Asthma attacks can sometimes be downright frightening. Adults and children with asthma should always have their rescue inhaler. However, at times situations may arise when a rescue inhaler is not in reach or, even worse, it doesn't work.

Alcohol abuse on the part of the donor increases the chance of a patient rejecting a lung transplant according to a recent study. Abuse can cause airway injury and scarring after a lung transplant, creating questions about the screening of lung donors.

Crying could be due to a minor aliment or it may a manifestation of some serious illness.

An unusual disease called "Popcorn Lung" has been in the news lately. What is it?

Details about what the virus is, does to the body, how people are exposed and how to prevent/treat infection.

Have trouble getting a perfect bag of popcorn from your microwave? Concerned about the chemicals in artificial butter flavorings? This review covers an alternative: the Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper.

Exposure to airborne diacetyl has long been suspected as one culprit behind lung disease, especially in microwave popcorn factory workers, but also high-volume consumers. Now scientific research has proven, diacetyl does indeed harm the lungs and respiratory system.

When I got pregnant with my oldest son, I was not very excited because I had just given birth almost 5 months earlier. Here's the story of how Bradlee came into this world, when he got sick, and how his short life affected me.

With increased population and travel the need for new vaccinations changes often.

Does your child have allergies? The followings problems may indicate that your child has allergies. Since each may be caused by another disease, you should consult with your doctor to make sure allergies are responsible before taking any further steps.

How radiology plays a part in detecting drug abuse in emergency patients

The FDA asks parents to watch out for intussusception in their children after they receive the RotaTeq vaccine

It has long been known that workers in microwave popcorn factories are at risk of developing lung disease due to exposure to airborne diacetyl. However, there might also be evidence that consumers are at risk of developing this disease.

Who would have thought?

Like eating "buttered" microwave popcorn? One of the best things about it is it's smell! It's not butter at all but the chemical diacetyl that you're smelling. That same smell might be making you sick. Read more here.

After a hospital stay, what's truly important surfaces.