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Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in which the part of the lungs that allows oxygen...
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By Shantanu Singh, MD
Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that causes irritation and inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs. This may involve...
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Intermittent inflammation in the airways is known as asthma, which causes chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. There...
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My diagnosis of lung cancer came as a sudden blow when I was least expecting it. It was devastating to...
Read moreHow to Detect COPD and Treat It, According to a Pulmonologist
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COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and consists of two disease processes: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. By definition, chronic bronchitis is...
Read moreMy Journey Battling Lung Cancer
Living with lung cancer is one of the hardest battles one can fight, but it has made me stronger than...
Read moreWhat Causes Chronic Bronchitis and Why It Gets Worse at Night
By Milan Patel, MD
The air that you breathe in or out travels throughout the respiratory system via an expansive web of respiratory tubes...
Read moreSarcoidosis: Lifestyle Changes and Complications
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Sarcoidosis often leads to the development of abnormal masses in the skin and even inside the body. The management of...
Read moreSarcoidosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Diagnosis
By David Lans, DO, FACP
Sarcoidosis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder characterized by the accumulation of granulomas in various body tissues. Granulomas are clusters of...
Read morePneumothorax (Collapsed Lung): Causes and How to Treat It
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Pneumothorax is a condition in which air leaks outside of the lungs and collects in the pleural space between the...
Read moreCOVID-19 Pregnancy Advice by a Gynecologist
By Joy Baker, MD
Disclaimer: Information about SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, is evolving daily. My opinions expressed here are solely my own and are...
Read moreHow Does COVID-19 Affect Your Respiratory System
By Milan Patel, MD
How Does COVID-19 Affect the Respiratory System? COVID-19 spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets containing the virus. These...
Read moreHow are People Responding to COVID-19: A Survey
By Urvish Patel, MD, MPH
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, a pandemic on March 11, 2020....
Read moreHow Does COVID-19 Affect Pregnant Women, Explained by an OBGYN
By Christian Pope, MD
Are Pregnant Women at a Higher Risk of COVID-19 Infection? Pregnant women are considered an at-risk population for Coronavirus (COVID-19),...
Read moreCOVID-19: A Perspective of a Disaster Management Professional
By Nirupama Agrawal, PhD
Need for Coordinated Effort to Manage a Global Pandemic A disaster, by definition, is a situation wherein local resources become...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
By Kenya Rivas, MD
What Is the Novel Coronavirus? The novel coronavirus is a newly detected group of viruses that were first discovered in...
Read moreHome Remedies and Self-Care Tips for Asthma
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Asthma is a widespread respiratory tract disease that varies in severity from an infrequent, mild wheeze to an acute, fatal...
Read moreAsthma: Types, Triggers, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
By Ghassan Kanj, MD
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that comes in the form of acute attacks. It is characterized by inflammation and...
Read moreHow to Manage COPD With Lifestyle Changes
By Reza Ronaghi, MD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung problems, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that causes breathing...
Read moreWhat Makes Asthma Worse or Better, a Pulmonologist Explains
By Reza Ronaghi, MD
Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that can be quite debilitating and even life-threatening if not managed properly. When you...
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