An incentive spirometer (IS) is a hand-held medical device which is typically used after surgery or for people with chronic lung diseases like emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary fibrosis to exercise the lungs and allow access to air in each corner of the lung. The Bartlett-Edwards IS device was introduced in 1973 to incentivize deep breathing by offering visual light feedback when patients reached the target inspiratory…

The evolution of mankind has brought many changes in every sphere of life. There have been major developments in medicinal science over time. Many new breakthroughs in medicine have brought huge changes and has impacted human health. Inspite of all the developments in medicinal science, many ancient therapies like “Acupressure Therapy”are still in practice because of its effective results. This therapy too has evolved over time, with better understanding of…

Asthma affects the ability to breathe but certain exercises candefinitely improve lung health. Has it ever happened that all of a sudden you faced difficulty while breathing? You feel you can’t get enough air, you have to make a huge effort to just simply take in air. This can be the most harrowing and a scary experience.This is what most asthmatic patients face during an asthma attack. Asthma is a…

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as SARS and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). These viruses were originally transmitted between animals and people. The name coronavirus comes from the Latin word corona, meaning crown or halo. Where did the virus originate? The new coronavirus is thought to have originated in a seafood market, where wildlife was…