...before. The 1-year survival rate is 65% while 5-year survival rate is 40%. Early mortality is typically attributed to acute allograft failure, surgical losses, organ rejection, and obliterative bronchiolitis. How...
...of chronic respiratory diseases that are less common include: cystic fibrosis bronchiolitis obliterans (popcorn lung) alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) bronchopulmonary dysplasia pulmonary alveolar proteinosis primary ciliary dyskinesia There are...
**What is Childhood Asthma?** **Definition:** Childhood asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways (bronchi). It causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing,...
...increase your risk of developing a serious lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans. Some e-cigarettes may also deliver heavy metals such as lead or tin. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine can hinder brain development in...
