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ARDS and how the lungs work...
What Is ARDS? Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is breathing failure that can occur in critically ill persons with underlying illnesses. It is not a specific disease. Instead, it is...read more
Some information about asthma
"Asthma" comes from the ancient Greek word meaning, "panting" and, if you've experienced an asthma attack, you'll understand why! For some, an asthma attack feels as thoug...read more
The effects of cannabis on the brain and respiratory system
Long term effects on the brain Recent research indicates that in common with other addictive drugs such as heroin, nicotine and amphetamines, cannabis activates the release of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine...read more
