The lungs are a vital part of the respiratory system, but they are susceptible to several diseases that can make breathing difficult. Explore the medical terminology describing four common lung disorders: acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary edemas, pneumothorax, and atelectasis. ...
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Any problem with the lungs or pulmonary system that affects the proper functioning of the lungs is referred to as lung disease. Learn the 14 most serious lung diseases.
The lungs are the organs of the respiratory system that allow us to breathe. They are made up of two spongy organs, called the left lung and the right lung. These two lungs are separated by a sheet of muscle called the diaphragm. The left lung is smaller than the ...
Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection that develops after you aspirate (inhale) food, liquid, or vomit into your lungs. You can also aspirate food or liquid from your stomach that backs up into your esophagus. If you are not able to cough up the aspirated material, bacteria can grow in...
It’s not uncommon to find a nodule in the lung during a medical examination. Lung nodules are small lesions (three centimeters or less in diameter) inside the lungs that are usually benign, such as granulomas or hyperplasia caused by infections.However,
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term swelling and irritation of the airways in your lungs. The irritation may damage your lungs. The lung damage often gets worse over time, and is usually permanent. Chronic bronchitis is part of a group of lung diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
The liver and pancreas also have roles in the digestive system because they produce digestive juices filled with enzymes to break down the components of food, such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Endocrine: The...
When there is an abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the lungs, it results in lung cancer. As a consequence, this could lead to a condition referred to as metastasis which means the spreading of cancer, outside the lungs, to other parts of the body. When the lungs become cancer...
Lung DiseasesWhen you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to work and grow. During a normal day, you breathe nearly 25,000 times. People with lung disease have difficulty breathing. Millions of people in ...