Respiratory Health
Respiratory Viral Infections: How to Protect Yourself
Respiratory viral infections are illnesses caused by viruses that attack your breathing system.
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Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
Respirologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Emily Carter is a respirologist (pulmonologist) at the University of Calgary, with 13 years of experience in respiratory medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she specializes in asthma, COPD, sleep-disordered breathing, and respiratory infections. Dr. Carter is passionate about helping Canadians understand and manage chronic lung conditions.
Articles by Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
Respiratory Health
Food Allergies and Respiratory Health: What Canadians Should Know
Most people think of hives or stomach pain when they hear the words “food allergy.” However, food allergies and respiratory health …
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Bronchiectasis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Bronchiectasis happens when the bronchi — the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs — become stretched and damaged.
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Bronchopneumonia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Bronchopneumonia is a form of pneumonia, but it works a little differently. Instead of affecting just one part of the lung, it can …
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Lung Disease: Types, Symptoms & Prevention
Your lungs are spongy, elastic organs inside your chest, sitting above the diaphragm. They are part of your respiratory system and …
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White Lung Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
White lung disease gets its name from the appearance of the lungs on an X-ray or CT scan. Healthy lung tissue looks dark on …
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Asbestosis: Causes, Symptoms & What Canadians Should Know
Asbestosis is a type of lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis. It belongs to a group of conditions known as pneumoconioses — lung …
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Acute Severe Asthma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Acute severe asthma is the most dangerous stage of an asthma episode. During this stage, the airways become so narrow and inflamed …
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Pulmonary Aspergillosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pulmonary aspergillosis is a fungal infection that starts in the lungs. It is caused mainly by a mould called Aspergillus …
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Black Lung Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Black lung disease gets its name from what happens inside the lungs. When coal dust builds up in the lung tissue, it turns the …