SARS
The hallmark symptoms are:
The most common symptoms are:
Less common symptoms include:
In some people, the lung symptoms get worse during the second week of illness, even after the...
Read moreAsthma has traditionally been considered a disorder of the lungs. This makes sense since a tell-tale sign of this disease is difficulty... Read more »
In the last post, I discussed COPD and asthma, and how to distinguish them. I introduced the topic of pulmonary function tests, or... Read more »
According to new research at the University of Michigan, people who become severely ill with the H1N1 flu have a greater risk of developing blood... Read more »
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Thoracotomy; Lung tissue removal; Pneumonectomy; Lobectomy; Lung biopsy; Thoracoscopy Expectations after surgery The outcome depends on... Read more »
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Lung transplant is surgery to replace one or both diseased lungs with healthy lungs from a human donor.Alternative NamesSolid organ transplant -... Read more »
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Radiation TreatmentsIn addition to surgery, radiation is the other primary treatment for early-stage lung cancer. Doctors are also studying the... Read more »
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Exercise's Effects on the LungsPatients with chronic lung problems have difficulty exercising. Shortness of breath is a major limitation in most... Read more »