Raju Reddy of Pittsburgh’s Blog
Tips for Student Athletes With Asthma
If you are a student who suffers from asthma, you can still participate in regular sports. However, in colder weather, you should take special precautions to prevent asthma attacks. For instance, this could begin as coughing and wheezing while you are trying to...
Educate Yourself on These Healthy Lung Habits
Over the pandemic, there were many lessons learned about keeping our bodies and minds healthy. Most of us don't pay much attention to our lungs, however, which is the main organ in our respiratory system. It's important that we take the necessary steps to maintain our...
How High School Students Can Gain Experience in Healthcare
If you’re considering a career in a medical field, it’s important that you evaluate what that may look like. Medical training can be very taxing and time-consuming, and working in this field can be very emotionally draining. Having an exposure to what it’s like to be...
Training Required to Become a Lung Doctor
A pulmonologist is a medical professional who specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of various conditions that affect the lungs. He or she is able to diagnose and treat diseases such as lung cancer, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and pneumonia. Similar to other...
Why Individuals Should Educate Themselves on Lung Health
There are many substances that can injure our lungs. Our pulmonary system is under constant bombardment from potentially noxious substances in the environment and requires our constant vigilance to maintain healthy and strong lung health. This starts with educating...
What to Know About the Looming Doctor Shortage
According to a study conducted in 2020, the United States could face a shortage of up to 139,000 physicians by 2033. This could lead to suboptimal healthcare and outcomes for many patients. The study noted that the shortage of physicians could affect a wide variety of...