Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. Tens of millions of people have lung disease in the U.S. alone. Smoking, infections, and genes cause most lung diseases. Yourlungsare p
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are a diverse group of complex disorders with varying presentations and responses to treatment. While there is no clear primary data source to support the claim, it is commonly stated that there are over 200 distinct types of ILDs. However, using standard ...
Most patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with collagen vascular diseases (CVD) have a chronic indolent course with a relatively favorable prognosis; however, acute progression has been reported in some polymyositis-dermatomyositis patients. This study evaluated the prevalence, clinical...
innocuous. These particles, which may often be less soluble, can be contained by scar tissue an remain in the airways or lung for years. Particles can eventually cross the epithelial lining, enter the tissue spaces, blood stream or lymphatic system where it may elicit a host of immune ...
Lung diseases Prior history of lung cancer Air pollutions Exposure to diesel exhaust Active Smoking The incidence of lung cancer is strongly correlated withcigarettesmoking, with about 90% of lung cancers arising because of tobacco use. The risk of lung cancer increases with the number of cigarettes...
Lung diseases Prior history of lung cancer Air pollutions Exposure to diesel exhaust Active Smoking The incidence of lung cancer is strongly correlated withcigarettesmoking, with about 90% of lung cancers arising because of tobacco use. The risk of lung cancer increases with the number of cigarettes...
CT scan.This can create a detailed picture of your lungs. It can tell the doctor if you need surgery or if you have lung cancer. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).This test checks heart function and can rule out heart disease as a cause of shortness of breath. ...
The diagnosis of lung cancer and its subtypes was based on either histology or cytology codes taken from the International Classification of Diseases [12]. The survival status for each patient was verified by linking the patient’s identification information to the National Mortality Registry database...
C Genetic testing offers people insight into the types of diseases they are most likely to develop,but a new study suggests most people do not alter their lifestyles based on this information. These tests, known as genome sequencing, analyse a person's DNA, telling patients about their known ...
Understanding the molecular and cellular processes involved in lung epithelial regeneration may fuel the development of therapeutic approaches for lung diseases. We combine mouse models allowing diphtheria toxin-mediated damage of specific epithelial cell types and parallel GFP-labeling of functionally dividing...