Dr. Stefan Cristian Stanel
In this episode I cover some tips to improve cough at home after a cold or a chest infection. Get rid of your cough faster by allowing your airways to recover: 1) use soothing lozenges, honey or tea 2) keep…
A comment about persistent cough and taste abnormalities after COVID. How long to wait until seeing a doctor about the cough? A residual cough is very common after chest infections including COVID. Normally if the cough lasts for more than…
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…
In the video below I discuss about the symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) and why this condition is still a very important problem today. It is very important to be able to diagnose TB early and knowing the symptoms can help.…
The video below is an explanation regarding common causes of long-term cough that doesn’t go away after 6-8 weeks. If you are struggling with a cough for over 2 months it is a good idea to see your doctor for…
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…
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…