Respiratory failure is nearly any condition that affects breathing function or the lungs themselves and can result in failure of the lungs to function prop...

Respiratory failure occurs when the lungs' ability to either add oxygen to the bloodstream or remove carbon dioxide from it is impaired. Respiratory failur...

Respiratory acidosis is a condition that occurs when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces. This disrupts the body's acid-bas...

Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness which arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriousl...

Diffuse interstitial lung disease refers to a group of lung disorders in which the deep lung tissues become swollen and scarred.

Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness that occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever causes inflam...

Drug-induced pulmonary disease is lung disease brought on by a bad reaction to a medication.

Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness that arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously...