Pulmonary and Sleep Institute

COPD, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a kind of persistent pulmonary inflammation that can eventually... Learn more

A form of cancer that develops in the lungs is referred to as lung cancer. When you breathe in, oxygen enters your lungs, and... Learn more

The accumulation of extra fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs is known medically as pleural effusion. Th... Learn more

When your blood does not have enough oxygen or too much carbon dioxide, it is known as respiratory failure. Both of these iss... Learn more

Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath. It is sometimes described as an acute tightening in the chest, a desire ... Learn more

A blood clot stuck in a lung artery causes a pulmonary embolism (PE), which prevents blood from reaching a portion of the lun... Learn more