Dr. Kristopher Michael Mcdonough M.D.

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• A Cystic Fibrosis App to Bring Data to Market

  For many people with CF, remembering their daily treatment regimens and medication schedules can seem daunting and difficult. Most patients acclaim that if they had a resource, such as an app, that would make their health management easier to handle, that they would love to try it. In addition to...

• 5 Tips on Living with Pleurisy

  What is pleurisy?Pleurisy, also called as pleuritis, is the inflammation of the pleural membranes lining your lungs. These double-membraned pleura are important because they protect and lubricate your lungs as you breathe in and out. The small amount of fluid in the pleural cavity helps the two...

• New Technology Offers Shared Decision-Making for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

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• Diagnosing Pneumonia

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• What to Do if You Have a Lung Injury

  For the past several years, lung injuries have remained one of the most common cases to be noted in the emergency units of several hospitals. There are different types of lung injuries that require medical attention as soon as possible. There are different ways by which a person may end up with a...