Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

What is Spirometry?

Spirometry is a type of pulmonary function test that provides information about the function of the lungs and can be used for a variety of purposes.

6 Mar 2016

What are the Differences between Asthma and COPD?

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both health conditions involving the respiratory system and can lead to difficulty breathing.

16 Feb 2016

Types of Pulmonary Function Tests

There are many different types of pulmonary function tests that may be used to provide valuable information about the lungs, as well as detect the presence of and/or monitor certain respiratory diseases.

16 Feb 2016

What is Pulmonary Function Testing?

Pulmonary function testing is used to measure the function of the lungs, as well as diagnose or monitor the progression of respiratory conditions.

16 Feb 2016

Prevention and Management of Bladder Stones

The first step in the prevention and management of bladder stones is to drink a large volume of water to help flush out any small stones in the bladder to be excreted in the urine.

16 Feb 2016

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Bladder Stones

Bladder stones are hard masses of mineral that form in the bladder when it does not empty entirely.

16 Feb 2016

What Does Retrograde Pyelography Involve?

Retrograde pyelography is a procedure commonly used by urologists involving X-ray imaging to visualize the kidneys, bladder and ureters. It involves the insertion of a cystoscope into the urinary system and contrast dye administered to the ureters. During this process, X-ray images are used to visualize the movement of the dye and the function of the system.

15 Feb 2016