Latin name: Tussilago farfara Genus: Basket-flowering plants Folk name: Burnt lettuce, clayflower, male flower Plant description The plant blooms bright yellow already in early spring. Only after flowering the leaves develop, which are covered with a white hair felt on the underside. Flowering time: February to March. Occurrence: Coltsfoot thrives especially on clayey soils in … Coltsfoot
Byssinosis is the name given to a lung disease. It results from the long-term inhalation of hemp, sisal, cotton or flax. What is byssinosis? Byssinosis is a disease of the lungs, also known as weaver’s cough, Monday fever or cotton fever. The disease is caused by the inhalation of hemp, cotton or flax dusts over … Byssinosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The lung is a vital organ, which is quite resistant and quickly regenerated. However, with the permanent influence of harmful factors from the environment, the lungs can be so stressed that their function is quite significantly reduced. One of these lung diseases is represented by pneumoconiosis. What is pneumoconiosis? Pneumoconiosis, which is composed of the … Pneumoconiosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
