#9 – Corticosteroids for asthma flare-ups

Tablets

In episode 9 of the podcast I discuss about using corticosteroids (such as prednisone / prednisolone etc.) for asthma exacerbations (flare-ups). Based on a question I received on the YouTube channel I talk about reasons for using steroids and if…

#8 – When are inhaled corticosteroids used in COPD?

Seretide diskus inhaler

This is ep. 8 of the podcast. When are inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) used in the treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? Inhaled corticosteroids are normally a treatment for asthma, however they are useful for people who have many COPD…

#7 – Using salt to treat respiratory conditions?

Salt

In this 7th episode of the podcast I discuss about salt and nebulized saline solutions in the treatment of chronic respiratory disease. I cover normal saline (0.9%), hypertonic saline, going into salt mines and if salt pipes serve any purpose.…

7 reasons for chest pain (not lung-related)

Back pain

What causes chest pain? What could it be? Is it serious? All of these questions may be going through your mind. You may even be thinking of the worst possible things (i.e. is it cancer?). Even though literally millions of…

#6 – Best time of the day to use your inhaler?

Seretide diskus inhaler

In this 6th episode of the Top Lung Health podcast I discuss about the best time of the day to take an inhaler. Does it matter if you are using it in the morning, afternoon, evening? Some inhalers only require…

#5 – Do inhalers help after chest infections?

Inhaler

This is the Top Lung Health podcast episode No. 5. Do inhalers help in the recovery period after a chest infection? This is a common question, as many people struggle with some lingering symptoms in the weeks after a respiratory…

#4 – What causes restrictive lung disease? What can be done?

Restrictive lung disease

In this 4th episode of the podcast I discuss about restrictive lung disease. Restriction means that the lungs cannot expand fully, therefore they cannot be fully inflated with air.  I go over the many potential causes for restrictive lung disease,…

#3 – Can you have asthma without knowing?

Coughing 2

Episode No. 3 of the podcast. Today I am answering a question received on my YouTube channel about whether someone could have a mild form of asthma without knowing it or having a formal diagnosis. This is actually a common…