Breathless sleep
Sleep apnoea is the most common sleep disorder in the UK, affecting around one million people. It happens when the patient stops breathing for an...
A Blind-Spot
A medical education in the UK is a very specific affair. There are some facts that of course are global, fundamentals of anatomy for example,...
Needling smokers
Acupuncture, the 'needle therapy' is often used as an aid to help people quit smoking, but there is little evidence to suggest how it works. A study published...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not a defined illness. Rather it is a collection of symptoms and behaviours characterised by inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsivity and/or...
Breathing space
Diagnosing and managing the causes of breathlessness is a vital part of helping people to lead longer and healthier lives. This month, in parallel with...
Whooping it up
The Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways which is spread through infected droplets in the...
Don’t ignore bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease which affects one in 1000 adults causing permanent enlargement of the airways which leads to an excessive build up...
Listen to your Lungs
We all feel breathless sometimes but we also know when our breathlessness is not normal. It may be the first sign that something more serious...
Diagnosing lung disease
People who suffer from chronic breathlessness may not always think to mention it to a GP. They assume that it is a normal part of...
Anyone for strawberries?
As well as being sweet and juicy, the world’s most popular berry is said to do wonders for your health. Traditionally, strawberries, which contain more Vitamin...
