Checkups, vaccines, and early detection basics.
I was just a teenager enjoying some chocolate biscuits during lunch break when one suddenly blocked my airway. I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t call for help, and genuinely thought I was going to die. Choking can happen in seconds, knowing what to do could mean the difference between life and death.
Breathing is something we often take for granted until it becomes a struggle. 🫁 A COPD exacerbation can turn into a life-threatening emergency. Recognising warning signs like severe breathlessness, confusion, and sudden distress could save a life.
Growing up, I remember hearing, “Don’t stay out in the cold, you’ll get pneumonia!” It sounded convincing, but is cold weather really the culprit? Pneumonia is actually a lung infection caused by germs such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. So, let’s talk about the facts in this post.