Icelandic moss

Latin name: Cetraria islandica Genus: Lichens Folk names: Hemorrhagic lung moss, fever moss, deer horn lichen, rasp Plant description Botanically speaking, Icelandic moss is a lichen, lichens are communities between fungi and algae. The ground lichen grows 4 to 12 cm high and grows forked, antler-like branched. On the upper side the plant is olive … Icelandic moss

Diagnosis | Throat pain when coughing

Diagnosis First the patient is asked in detail about his larynx pain when coughing. Here, accompanying symptoms such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing or breathing difficulties are of particular interest. Furthermore, the temporal course or the exact occurrence of the complaints can be of importance. For example, pain and coughing after smoking can indicate chronic laryngitis. … Diagnosis | Throat pain when coughing