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How Does Weather Affect My Asthma and COPD

This is a very common question and one which after months of research, I have found has a number of factors. But once you understand the weather and the effects on the body and lungs, you gain a better understand of how to deal with these issues. So to get started, let’s look at the weather and what factors affect this.

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Pneumothorax

A pneumothorax (pneumo- + thorax; plural pneumothoraces) is an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that causes an uncoupling of the lung from the chest wall. Like pleural effusion (liquid build-up in that

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Asbestosis and Mesothelioma

What is Malignant Mesothelioma and Asbestosis? A malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that starts in the mesothelium, the thin protective lining that covers the

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Asthma

Asthma comes from the Greek word ἅσθμα or asthma, which means panting. It is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, the small tubes which carry

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