Dr. Stefan Cristian Stanel
The video below provides a simple explanation of what is DNA and messenger RNA (and also ribosomes). This is useful to know especially as we now have coronavirus vaccines based on mRNA technology. Messenger RNA is a temporary copy of…
What is COPD? COPD means chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this short video I provide a quick explanation of the condition, COPD symptoms and treatment. It is very important to diagnose COPD early and if you are smoking, to stop.
What are some early symptoms of COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? This condition affects many people, generally over the age of 40-50. Most commonly, it affects people who smoked for many years. Initially, most patients complain of fatigue, tiredness,…
Having a persistent cough after a chest infection is relatively common. Many people are worried about this residual cough and many seek medical advice very early after the infection is gone. For up to 6-8 weeks after the infection there…
In the video below I explain that asthma is a chronic condition, that may not go away. However, it can be managed very effectively and most patients have a normal life. Controlling asthma well may require different levels of treatment…
Smoking if you have a diagnosis of asthma is not a great idea. In asthma, smoking continues to irritate the airways, maintaining a vicious cycle of inflammation. Inflammation is the underlying cause for asthma and treatments actually target this inflammation…
Diagnosed with asthma by one doctor but then received a different second opinion? What is the reason for this, why is this common in asthma? Asthma is a variable condition, in which you may feel very well on some days,…
Below you may find some tips to prevent voice hoarseness caused by inhaler use. Many patients complain of a hoarse voice when using inhalers, especially those which contain corticosteroids (such as Symbicort, Seretide, Foster etc.). These inhaler treatments are beneficial…