Our breathing and lung conditions page offers information on various conditions that affect the respiratory system, including symptoms, causes, and treatments. "At our breathing and...
Chest pain: Especially if it worsens when you breathe or cough 13/14 Get Some Exercise It’s not just good for your heart and keeping a healthy body weight. It’s also good for your lungs, even if you have a lung condition. If the gym’s not your thing, a walk, jog, or regular...
You have severe chest pain when you take a deep breath or cough. You have new or worse trouble breathing.When should I seek immediate care?You cannot think clearly. You cough up blood, or more blood than before. Your lips or nails look blue or pale.When should I call my doctor or ...
Chronicpain Unexplained chest painthat gets worse when you breathe in or cough can be a warning sign. Pain in your chest, back, or shoulder that is not related to your cough could be a sign of respiratory illness. Voice A change in the voice that lasted for more than a week or two m...
trouble breathing chest pain fever discomfort when swallowing hoarseness weight loss poor appetite an irregular heartbeat if the cancer is located close to the heart.If the cancer has spread beyond the lungs, it can cause other symptoms. For example, you may have bone pain if it has spread ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).With this lung condition, you can’t exhale the way you usually would, which causes trouble breathing. Chronic bronchitis.This form ofCOPDbrings a long-term wetcough. Emphysema.Lung damage allows air to be trapped in your lungs in this form ofCOPD ...
1. Either of two spongy organs in the chest of air-breathing vertebrate animals that serve as the organs of gas exchange. Blood flowing through the lungs picks up oxygen from inhaled air and releases carbon dioxide, which is exhaled. Air enters and leaves the lungs through the bronchial tubes...
Lung cancer, the malignant transformation of lung tissue, is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
Causes:Breathing in or swallowingasbestos dust or fibers Common symptoms:Chest pain, shortness of breath, chronic cough Risk factors:Occupational or secondhand asbestos exposure, smoking, other lung diseases Tests for diagnosis:Chest X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), biopsies, blood tests ...
Shortness of Breath: Difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, and a feeling of tightness in the chest can be indicative of respiratory issues. Wheezing: An audible whistling or wheezing sound during breathing may be present, especially when exhaling. Fatigue: Generalized fatigue and weakness ...