Lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, asthma, and other diseases of the lungs can be serious and should be addressed. Symptoms of serious lung problems include: Coughing up blood Severe wheezing Difficulty breathing If you have any of the above symptoms, go to an...
Diseases have symptoms with defining characteristics. Some are apparent right away, others are not visible immediately, and some will not have any discernible symptoms at all
Types of asbestos diseases:Benign (non-cancerous), such as asbestosis and pleural plaques, and malignant (cancerous) diseases, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer Symptoms (if present):Fluid buildup, cough, chest or stomach pain High-risk groups:Former blue-collar workers, veterans, and smoke...
LUNG diseasesPATHOGENIC microorganismsSYMPTOMSThe World Health Organization (WHO) has released a fungal priority pathogen list (FPPL) to prioritize fungal pathogens based on their research and development needs and public health importance. The list categorizes 19 major invasive fungal pathogen...
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The most notableasbestos-related diseasesinclude: Mesothelioma:This is a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testicles. The only known cause of malignant mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Lung cancer:Asbestos fibers that get trapped in the lungs can...
Along with sadness, the individual with major depression experiences a number of other associated symptoms, like irritability, loss of motivation or interest in activities they usually enjoy, hopelessness, and increased or decreased sleep, appetite, and/or weight. Persistent depressive disorder, also ...
The most notableasbestos-related diseasesinclude: Mesothelioma:This is a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testicles. The only known cause of malignant mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Lung cancer:Asbestos fibers that get trapped in the lungs can...
listed patients were younger (60 years vs 65 years), were less likely to be of Asian race (15% vs 29%), were more likely to be on dialysis (83% vs 44%), had fewer anginal symptoms, and were more likely to have coronary angiography and coronary revascularization irrespective of treatmen...