Your child and asthma
If your child is battling to breathe, and can’t run and play like other kids without coughing, there’s a good chance he or she may be suffering from childhood asthma, says Dr Graham Poole, a paediatric...
View ArticleMulti-drug resistant tuberculosis
Dr Dalene von Delft, involved in TB prevention plans at Mediclinic, contracted the multi-drug resistant form of TB (MDR-TB). Now healed, she heads up a TB treatment advocacy group, TB Proof. Here, she...
View ArticleTreatment or cure? An approach to cystic fibrosis
What do you do when you’re faced with a disease or condition that can’t be cured? Dr Ignatius Immink of Mediclinic George, who recently worked with a cystic fibrosis patient, recommends changing the...
View ArticleWhy should you give up smoking?
There are many reasons why people claim that they can’t (or won’t) give up smoking. They say it relaxes them; it gives their restless hands something to do; it even replaces food sometimes when they’d...
View ArticleAre you having a pulmonary embolism?
Probably not. But that nagging cough that you have might be a cold, or it might be something far more serious. To make sure you know the difference, learn the symptoms and risk factors for pulmonary...
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How the lungs work
Ever wondered how your lungs work? With a total of 2 400km of airways running through both your lungs, they have a large job to do keeping your blood oxygenated. Here’s a closer look. The post How...
View ArticleCan your body heal after smoking?
Need a reason to quit smoking? A Mediclinic pulmonologist explains how long it takes to recover. Before we start, though, let’s get one thing clear: smoking is very bad for your health. ‘It’s a chronic...
View ArticleExercise and asthma
Exercise is a common trigger for asthma symptoms, but asthma shouldn’t be a reason to avoid exercise. Proper diagnosis and an effective treatment plan can help asthma sufferers enjoy the many benefits...
View ArticleTreating pneumonia
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but proper treatment can greatly improve outcomes for most patients. We speak to a Mediclinic pulmonologist about the symptoms, causes and...
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Asthma: it can be controlled [infographic]
Do you know enough about asthma? Find out with this infographic: The post Asthma: it can be controlled [infographic] appeared first on Mediclinic.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) treatment can help premature babies avoid...
About half of preterm babies develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. We look at lung problems in pre-term babies as well as the current treatment modalities (options) available in South Africa. While the...
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Can you get epilepsy from a tapeworm?
Eating raw or undercooked pork is highly risky for your health, not only because of the likelihood of bacteria in the meat, but also for the chance of picking up tapeworm. Cysticercosis is a parasitic...
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TB: Everything you need to know [infographic]
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death in South Africa. And while statistics show that the mortality rate of tuberculosis has actually declined since 2009, the disease continues to remain a...
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Brave – Miss SA’s struggle with tuberculosis
Tamaryn Green was diagnosed with Tuberculosis in her third year at university. She went on to become Miss South Africa in 2018 and is leading the fight against TB. I remember it like it was...
View ArticleHow climate worsens allergies – and what you can do
Dr Pieter de Waal, a paediatrician and allergologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, explains why we should care. Global warming and climate change brings immediate and long-term health threats to...
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THRIVE: Jeannie D is winning the fight against asthma
Actress. Model, TV and Radio Presenter – and severe asthmatic, Jeannie D is winning the fight against a debilitating chronic illness. It was 4am and Jeannie D was in trouble. The muscles that surround...
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What to expect when having a Bronchoscopy [INFOGRAPHIC]
The post What to expect when having a Bronchoscopy [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Mediclinic.
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Tuberculosis: The Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
The post Tuberculosis: The Facts [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Mediclinic.
View ArticleAsthma action plan
Manage your asthma effectively by avoiding triggers and following your personalised, daily asthma plan. “Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs,” says Dr Nivesh Sewlall, a specialist...
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