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Cold and Flu
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.
The flu is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.
Whooping Cough
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make...
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make...
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic,...
Bronchitis is inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic,...
Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic,...
Bronchitis is inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic,...
Breathing Too Fast (Tachypnea)
Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing that can occur with anxiety or panic. It is also called overbreathing, and...
Pleurisy
Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain (usually sharp) when...
Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain (usually sharp) when...
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by fat, air, a blood clot, or tumor cells.
A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by fat, air, a blood clot, or tumor cells.
Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs(alveoli) in the lungs, causing...
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs(alveoli) in the lungs, causing...
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting...
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting...
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia, caused by a virus isolated in 2003.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia, caused by a virus isolated in 2003.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. It makes it difficult to breathe.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. It makes it difficult to breathe.
Asthma
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest...
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest...
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract.
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways...
Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways...
Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory acidosis is a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body...
Respiratory acidosis is a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body...
Respiratory Alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis is a condition marked by low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood due to breathing excessively....
Respiratory alkalosis is a condition marked by low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood due to breathing excessively....
Bronchopneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human...
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human...
Byssinosis
Byssinosis is a disease of the lungs brought on by breathing in cotton dust or dusts from other vegetable fibers such as...
Byssinosis is a disease of the lungs brought on by breathing in cotton dust or dusts from other vegetable fibers such as...
Caplan's Syndrome
Caplan syndrome is swelling (inflammation) and scarring of the lungs in people with rheumatoid arthritis who have been...
Caplan syndrome is swelling (inflammation) and scarring of the lungs in people with rheumatoid arthritis who have been...
Croup
Croup is breathing difficulty accompanied by a "barking" cough. Croup, which is swelling around the vocal cords, is...
Croup is breathing difficulty accompanied by a "barking" cough. Croup, which is swelling around the vocal cords, is...
Empyema
Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inside of the chest wall (pleural space.
Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inside of the chest wall (pleural space.
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, is the collection of air in the space around the lungs.
A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, is the collection of air in the space around the lungs.
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare disease in which a type of protein builds up in the air sacs (alveoli) of the...
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare disease in which a type of protein builds up in the air sacs (alveoli) of the...
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis develops when the alveoli, tiny air sacs that transfer oxygen to the blood, become damaged and...
Acute Bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic,...
Bronchitis is inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived (acute) or chronic,...
Pulmonary Coin Lesion
A solitary pulmonary nodule is a round or oval spot (lesion) in the lungs that is seen with a chest x-ray or CT scan.
A solitary pulmonary nodule is a round or oval spot (lesion) in the lungs that is seen with a chest x-ray or CT scan.
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, which leads to shortness of breath
Pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, which leads to shortness of breath
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough,...
The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough,...
Aspiration Pneumonia
Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign...
Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign...
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae. See...
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae. See...
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is swelling and mucus buildup in the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually due to a...
Bronchiolitis is swelling and mucus buildup in the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually due to a...
Pleural Effusion
A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a common but serious infection and inflammation of the lungs. It is caused by the bacterium...
Acute Silicosis
Silicosis is a progressive disease that belongs to a group of lung disorders called pneumoconioses. Silicosis is marked...
Atypical Pneumonia
Atypical pneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by certain bacteria, including Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma...
Atypical pneumonia refers to pneumonia caused by certain bacteria, including Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma...
Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitude...
Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high altitude...
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is an infection, growth, or allergic response due to the Aspergillus fungus.
Aspergillosis is an infection, growth, or allergic response due to the Aspergillus fungus.Topics
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