viruses, or fungi (infrequently) can cause pneumonia. There are also a few noninfectious types of pneumonia that are caused by inhaling or aspirating foreign matter or toxic substances into the lungs.
Caused when ablood clot(typically from a deep vein in the leg) breaks off and goes into the pulmonary arteries of the lungs. This causes shortness of breath and low oxygen levels because the pulmonary arteries deliver blood into the lungs to distribute oxygen throughout the body, which cannot...
Chest X-rays: Used to detect scarring or abnormalities in the lungs. Low-dose CT scans: Can detect early signs of mesothelioma and lung cancer. Pulmonary function tests: Measure lung capacity and function. Spirometry: A test that measures how well the lungs are working. Routine screenings can...
Stage four sarcoidosis is a little bit different than the other three. Stage four indicates scarring in the lungs- pulmonary fibrosis- which is irreversible. Because of this, stage four is the most severe presentation of sarcoidosis. This also contributes to the misconception that the stages of ...
Stage IV endometriosis (severe).Many deep implants. Big cysts on one or both ovaries. Multiple large lesions and lots of scar tissue. Possible damage to your organs. It’s important to note that the terms minimal, mild, moderate, and severe don’t refer to how endometriosis makes you feel...
Interstitial lung diseases, which involve scarring of the lung tissue, and pulmonary hypertension, a type of high blood pressure that damages arteries in the lung and heart, can be complications of RA. Rarely, the drug methotrexate, which many people with RA take, can also cause lung problems...
Lung cancer is a group of diseases characterized by abnormal growths (cancers) that started in the lungs. People should seek medical care if they have blood in their sputum when coughing, are experiencing unexplained weight loss, or have sudden shortness of breath. Treatment options depend on ...
Chest tightness may occur along with the other classic asthma symptoms or all alone.3People generally describe it as the very uncomfortable feeling of air not moving in their lungs. Many commonly say, "I just feel tight." This can cause a significant amount of anxiety. ...
Scarring of lung tissue affecting breathing. Inspiratory phase Sound heard during inhalation. Expiratory phase Sound heard during exhalation. Amplitude of sound Refers to loudness or faintness of breath sounds. Poor lung recoil Reduced ability of lungs to expand and contract. ...
A kidney biopsy (tissue sample from the kidney) may be performed to investigate the cause of the nephritic syndrome. Urinalysis, blood tests and diagnostic procedures Because nephritic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms rather than a disease in itself, much of the testing that makes up the diag...