Bronchitis

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

Sleep disorders are medical problems that lead to alterations in the manner in which a person sleeps. One's entire health, sa... Learn more

Pneumonia is an illness that can affect one or both lungs and causes inflammation of the air sacs in those lungs. It is possi... Learn more

Pulmonary fibrosis is a type of lung illness that is characterized by progressive scarring and destruction of lung tissue. Yo... Learn more

At high blood pressure (hypertension), it is possible to have an abnormally high number of pulses per minute (or pulses per s... Learn more

Bronchitis that lasts for an extended period of time is known as chronic bronchitis. It is more prevalent in smokers. People ... Learn more

You have an increased chance of developing lung and liver illness if you have Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AAT deficiency)... Learn more