Table of Contents What are common respiratory diseases? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Pulmonary hypertension Interstitial lung disease (ILD) Lung cancer Occupational lung diseases Other...
[trp_language language=”en_US”] Table of Contents What are common respiratory diseases? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Pulmonary hypertension Interstitial lung disease (ILD) Lung cancer Occupational lung...
...healthy lung tissue. * **Infections:** Chronic lung infections such as tuberculosis or fungal infections may require localized resection of the affected lung tissue. * **Lung Abnormalities:** Benign lung tumors, cysts,...
...of lung cancer is most common in smokers? Lung cancer can be divided into two primary categories: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) About 80 to 85 percent of lung...
Definition & Overview Pneumonectomy is a major surgical procedure that involves the removal of the entire lung in cases of lung cancer, lung tumor, benign lung diseases, or major damage...
...can provide detailed information on the process, potential risks, expected outcomes, and available support. **Keywords: Lung transplant, surgery, donor lung, end-stage lung disease, COPD, cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary...
Total Lung Lavage: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Total lung lavage is a type of respiratory procedure in which fluid is introduced through a tube directly into the lungs. It...
[trp_language language=”en_US”] Table of Contents What are common respiratory diseases? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Pulmonary hypertension Interstitial lung disease (ILD) Lung cancer Occupational lung...
...breathe. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) – This is caused by the continuous scarring of the lungs that prevents the patient from taking a full breath. Common symptoms include shortness of...
...lungs are working. It is used to diagnose diseases and track the progress of lung diseases including asthma, COPD, bronchitis, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary fibrosis. PFTs measure the amount...
