What is Smoke Inhalation?
...the lungs and other organs. Long-term effects may include: * Chronic respiratory problems (e.g., asthma, bronchitis) * Lung fibrosis (scarring of the lung tissue) * Increased risk of heart disease...
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What is Pneumonia?
...– Chronic lung conditions: People with chronic lung conditions, such as asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis, are at increased risk. – Smoking: Smoking damages the lungs and makes them more...
What is Childhood Asthma?
...that are used to identify the disease in adults. The main tests used to identify asthma are: Lung function tests Lung function tests (spirometry) are primary tests used to measure...
What is Thoracoscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...i.e. perforation of organ lining Collapsed lung, or when air leaks out of the lungs and goes into the pleural cavity Respiratory distress Excessive bleeding Air leakage from the lungs...
What is Chronic Bronchitis?
...These include:[8] Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): A series of tests to measure lung volume, capacity and other functions that gives doctors a rounded picture of lung health. Chest X-ray: Useful...
What is Foreign Body Aspiration?
...collapse of the lung. This condition is sometimes known as a collapsed lung Pneumomediastinum, which is the abnormal presence of air in the mediastinum, the space between the two lungs...
What is Pediatric Pneumonia?
...multiple organ failure Pneumothorax, the medical term for a collapsed lung. This is when air enters the space around a person’s lungs, which can impact the lung’s ability to stay...
What is Segmentectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...full lobectomy. Segmentectomy aims at sparing the patient from further complications and to preserve the lung function instead of completely eliminating a part of the lung. Overview Typically, doctors suggest...
What is Acute Bronchitis?
Table of Contents Causes of smoke inhalation Asphyxiation Irritation of the lungs and airways Symptoms of smoke inhalation Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning Smoke inhalation diagnosis Smoke inhalation treatment Smoke...
What is Thoracic Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
What is Thoracic Surgery? Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Thoracic surgery is a specialized type of surgery that focuses on your lungs, pleura (lining of the lungs), esophagus, or chest...