lung diseasesurgerypneumothoraxhemithoracic volumeclinical trialsSummary This chapter contains section titled: Introduction Why bullectomy? What are the options for patients with generalized emphysema? What is the role of lung volume reduction surgery? How does LVR work? How should LVR be done? Who ...
How does smoking cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? What is an interstitial lung disease? What is the etiology of COPD? What is mild interstitial lung disease? How does chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cause heart failure? What causes chronic interstitial lung disease?
91 percent of the world's population lives in areas where air quality is not according to the World Health Organization’s guidelines, which can lead to chronic lung diseases. 14 serious lung diseases Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) A broad phrase that refers to several chronic conditi...
What causes interstitial lung disease?Interstitial Lung DiseaseThe symptoms of interstitial lung disease are; lack of appetite, bleeding within the lungs, extreme weakness and tiredness. This condition can be diagnosed using the following techniques; spirometry, where a spirometer is applied to check ...
Patients who have already suffered due to certain lung diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stand a greater risk of developing lung cancer. Air Pollution Similar to passive smoking, lung cancer can also be a consequence of being exposed to highly poll...
1755 WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF FUROSEMIDE THERAPY IN INFANTS WITH CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE?Pediatric Research publishes original papers, invited reviews, and commentaries on the etiologies of diseases of children and disorders of development, extending from molecular biology to epidemiology. Use of model ...
Care guide for Chronic Bronchitis. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing. It’s usually caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter. It is a progressive disease but it is treatab...
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the patients' lungs lose their ability to repair damages on their own. Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München, partner in the German Center for Lung Research (DZL) now have a new idea as to why this might be so. In theJournal of Exper...
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It’s more than just a nagging cough or chest cold; it’s a progressive disease that affects your lungs and your ability to breathe. Learn more about COPD — its causes and risk factors, who gets it, and basic terms you should know....