by MASA | Jul 16, 2018 | Immunodeficiency Hypogammaglobulinemia, Patient Resources, Recurrent Infection
The body’s immune system is able to remember germs after coming into contact with them. Once the germs has been defeated, most are less susceptible to have a recurring infection caused by that same germ. While your immune system is constantly trying to fight...
by MASA | Jul 16, 2018 | Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Bronchiectasis is a condition in which damage to the lungs’ airways, from either an infection or other condition, widens them and makes them flabby and scarred. In this condition, your airways slowly lose the ability to clear out mucus over time, either in one...
by MASA | Jul 16, 2018 | Patient Resources, Skin Conditions (Psoriasis)
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on a person’s skin and essentially speeds up the skin’s life cycle. It can appear anywhere on the body, but usually affects skin located on the elbows, knees, and/or scalp. Psoriasis...
by MASA | Jul 16, 2018 | Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Atelectasis is either a partial or complete collapse of a lung or lobe of a lung; it develops when the lung’s alveoli become deflated. Essentially, it’s a respiratory complication that can occur after a surgery. It is also a possible complication of other...
by MASA | Jul 16, 2018 | Patient Resources, Respiratory Diseases
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) occurs when there is fluid build-up in the alveoli of your lungs. This deprives your organs of the oxygen they need to function. Those who are critically ill or have significant injuries typically are the ones to get ARDS....
