HealthIntell Articles
Explore recent HealthIntell articles, condition explainers, and FAQ guides. To browse by health topic, visit Conditions.
-
Causes of Pneumonia
What causes pneumonia? Pneumonia develops when infectious organisms or, less commonly, irritating noninfectious agents reach the air sacs of the lungs and trigger inflammation that fills those air spaces with fluid, immune cells, and…
-
Symptoms of Pneumonia
The symptoms of pneumonia are the visible result of inflammation and fluid accumulation in the air sacs of the lungs. The most common pattern includes cough, fever, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, fatigue, and…
-
What is Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection or inflammatory condition of the lungs that affects the air sacs, called alveoli , where oxygen normally enters the blood and carbon dioxide is removed. In pneumonia, these air sacs…
-
FAQ about Cystic fibrosis
This FAQ article explains the key facts about cystic fibrosis, including what it is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. It also addresses long-term outlook, prevention and risk,…
-
Prevention of Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by inherited changes in the CFTR gene. Because the condition arises from variants passed from parents to a child, it cannot usually be prevented in the same…
-
Diagnosis of Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the way salt and water move across cell membranes, leading to the production of thick, sticky mucus in the airways, digestive tract, sweat glands, and other…
-
Treatment for Cystic fibrosis
What treatments are used for cystic fibrosis? The condition is managed with a combination of therapies that thin and clear airway mucus, treat chronic infection and inflammation, improve digestion and nutrition, and, in many…