Pleural Effusion: Fluid Around the Lungs and When Drainage Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 April, 2026 The lungs lie in your chest cavity and are covered with protective membranes called the pleurae. The pleurae normally have minimal amounts of fluid between them to help the lungs move easily, without friction when you breathe
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Lung Inflammation Triggered by Allergens
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 April, 2026 Pneumonitis is a condition where there is inflammation of lung tissue due to some underlying cause. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a subtype caused by lung inflammation due to allergens like pollen, pathogens, dander, etc. If you have
Pleurisy: When Inflammation of the Lung Lining Causes Sharp Chest Pain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 24 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44357" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The pleura are cells which line the lungs, in the form of a membrane. When this pleural membrane gets inflamed, it can cause a variety of symptoms, as it rubs against the chest
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Early Signs of Lung Scarring and Breathing Difficulty
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44313" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Interstitial lung disease or ILD is an umbrella term used to describe any condition that affects the lungs by causing inflammation and scarring of tissue. ILD can be caused by different factors and
Winter Chest Infections: Should You Be Worried?
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 December, 2025 Do you always feel like winter brings upon the worst colds ever? As soon as the weather gets colder, respiratory and chest problems start showing up. People stay home all day and get little to no ventilation,
Latent vs. Active TB: Understanding the Key Differences
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 September, 2025 Tuberculosis is one of the most deadly, contagious bacterial infections of the lungs which can lead to complete damage of the lungs and death. Its main area of action is on the lungs - especially the
World No Tobacco Day: Committing to a Tobacco-Free Future
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 31 May, 2024
Asthma Prevention in Summer
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 23 May, 2024 Managing Asthma During Hot Weather: Summer is meant for carefree fun and relaxation. But, for those of us with asthma, it is natural to be a little concerned about how the summer heat will affect our Asthma flair-ups! Because we
Pulmonary Fibrosis – Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of your lungs where the tissues in your lungs get damaged gradually. The condition worsens over time.
