REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a condition where people physically act out vivid, often unpleasant dreams during the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep. This can lead to injury to themselves or their bed partners. Treating RBD involves…
Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders characterized by abnormal behaviors, movements, emotions, perceptions, or dreams that occur during sleep or sleep-wake transitions. These can include sleepwalking, sleep talking, night terrors, REM sleep behavior disorder, sleep paralysis, and others. While…
Hypersomnia disorder is a condition where a person experiences excessive sleepiness during the day, often struggling to stay awake or feeling an overwhelming need to sleep even after getting what seems like enough rest. The causes of hypersomnia are varied…
Byssinosis, often called “brown lung disease,” is a respiratory condition caused by inhaling cotton, flax, or hemp dust in textile factories. It mainly affects workers exposed to these organic dusts over time and leads to symptoms like chest tightness, coughing,…
Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP), often called “black lung disease,” is caused primarily by the **prolonged inhalation of coal mine dust**. This dust is a complex mixture of tiny particles generated during coal mining, containing carbon, silica, silicates, and various trace…
Silicosis is a serious lung disease caused by inhaling fine particles of crystalline silica dust, which is commonly found in materials like sand, rock, and mineral ores. When these tiny silica particles are breathed in, they settle deep in the…
Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which leads to scarring and stiffening of lung tissue. The primary cause of asbestosis is prolonged exposure to airborne asbestos fibers, which are microscopic, needle-like mineral particles…
Pneumoconiosis is a category of lung diseases that result from the inhalation of dust particles. These diseases can vary significantly depending on the type of dust inhaled and the duration of exposure. Understanding the signs and symptoms of pneumoconiosis is…
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a lung condition caused by an immune system reaction to inhaled substances, often environmental agents, that the body mistakenly identifies as harmful. When a person breathes in these substances repeatedly or in large amounts, their lungs…
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition characterized by permanent widening and damage of the airways (bronchi), which leads to impaired clearance of mucus and recurrent infections. This ongoing cycle of infection and inflammation causes progressive lung damage and a range…