in cystic fibrosis. How do patients manage the bacterium? In an interview, Marlene* explains what life is like with a pseudomonas infestation. She has cystic fibrosis (CF) and has...

interview with lung specialist Prof. Dr Rainald Fischer A chronic cough can severely impair quality of life and impact on confidence. Prof. Fischer on the causes, diagnosis and...

and in some ways more positive”: Living with cystic fibrosis Post-transplantation experiences: My life with a donor lung Interview with researcher and patient Dr Zißler:...

bronchial mucous membranes are temporarily inflamed. The constant coughing can not only affect your daily life, but can also lead to microinjuries in the bronchial mucous membranes...

another. You should always bear this in mind and consider it whatever you are doing in your day-to-day life. PARI blog: Regular nebulisation with a nebuliser is part and parcel of...

function is generally already very restricted at this stage. Daily life is increasingly difficult and this results in a loss of quality of life. GOLD IV – very severe COPD Many...

causes them, and the symptoms and life expectancy of the lung disease. Published Wed 17. November 2021 Knowledge Content on this page Definition Causes of dilations Symptoms Life...

important to be able to give patients the right treatment and so to keep them living as healthy and long a life as possible. “The aim of bronchiectasis treatment is always to...

bronchial hyperreactivity was only proven in the provocation test, no treatment is required. In day-to-day life you should avoid the irritants that cause your bronchial tubes to...

and what can we do if the self-defence mechanism no longer works? Anatomy of the lungs – the tree of life of our respiratory system As the respiratory organ, our lungs are...