What is Walking Pneumonia and How is it Treated?
What is walking pneumonia compared to the flu? The two are so much alike that walking pneumonia is often not diagnosed unless your symptoms become …
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What is the Difference Between Calcified and Noncalcified Pleural Plaque?
Pleural plaque on chest x-ray may be the first and only indication that a person has been exposed to asbestos fibers. There are two types of pleural …
Continue ReadingRisks and Contraindications of Sleep Apnea Surgery
Because of resulting complications, pre-surgery patients should be properly screened based on risks and contraindications for sleep apnea surgery.
Continue ReadingPossible Causes of Fluid on the Lungs
Are you seeking more information about the causes of fluid on the lungs? If so, read on to learn more about the possible causes and what can be done …
Continue ReadingLearn About Lung Transplant Survival Rates and the Recovery Period Needed After This Procedure
Rates of survival after lung transplant depend on a number of factors such as the patient’s health, the presence of infection and the use of …
Continue ReadingLung Transplant Statistics for Transplants With Live and Deceased Donors
Lung transplantation involves the replacement of a diseased lung with a healthy lung from a donor. Find out more about the success rate of this …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Health Effects of Smoking on the Body?
Smoking can be one of the hardest things for a person to give up throughout their life. It is worth the effort, however, as smoking cigarettes causes …
Continue ReadingOverview of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
This article looks at acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) which is a type of respiratory failure. ARDS can be fatal in 25 to 40 percent of …
Continue ReadingLearn How to Treat Strep
Strep throat can be a minor annoyance with proper treatment, or a life-threatening illness without it. Learn how to treat strep, as well as how to …
Continue ReadingWhat is Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis? Are You at Risk?
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), also known as laryngeal papillomatosis is a rare medical disorder of viral etiology where papillomas or …
Continue ReadingHow Does Smoking Affect Your Respiratory System?
Smoking affects all the body’s systems but the respiratory system most of all. With every drag, a smoker inhales toxic substances that often lead to …
Continue ReadingInformation About The Open Lung Biopsy in Interstitial Lung Disease
Open lung biopsy is a surgical procedure used to obtain a tissue sample from the lung. The sample may be used for a variety of diagnostic purposes, …
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