tracheostomy tube and improves the gas exchange in the lungs. This is because excess mucus can block the bronchial tubes. This, in turn, can affect breathing or the gas exchange. A...

more likely to develop in the evening and at night, which in turn causes the lining of the bronchial tubes to swell”, explains Prof Dr Fischer, a lung specialist, in an interview...

the evening and at night, which in turn causes the lining of the bronchial tubes to swell. This means that the bronchial tubes are naturally narrower in the evening than during the...

effective breathing. It is only after they inhale an asthma spray that relaxes and dilates the bronchial tubes that they can breathe properly again. So that it doesn’t get to that,...

diaphragm stretches downwards and makes space for the lungs. Air and oxygen flow deep into the bronchial tubes and reach the bottom of the lungs. When we breathe out, the diaphragm...

but rather through the tracheostomy tube. You have to relearn a lot of things: speaking, smelling, tasting, swallowing – everything is different with a tracheostomy tube. But with...

mucus in the bronchial tubes and leaves a pleasant sensation in the throat and airways. It is also worth noting that isotonic saline solution (NaCl 0.9%) moistens the bronchial tub...

clear the mucus. It is worth noting that isotonic saline solution (NaCl 0.9%) moistens the bronchial tubes. Like salty sea air, it has a soothing effect on the airways. Hypertonic...

exercises help open and relax the bronchial muscles. They also loosen the secretions in the bronchial tubes and so make it easier to cough up the mucus. Try out the exercises to...

Coughing can strain the bronchial tubes Coughing is a reflex, which is why many people simply just go for it and cough. However, a severe cough can irritate the bronchial tubes...