Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
Hyperinflated lungs can be associated with a number of serious lung conditions. I recently saw my doctor for a persistent cough, and he ordered a chest X-ray. The radiologist noted slight hyperinflation of the lungs. What does this mean? Could it ... [... more]
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Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of the various causes of lung inflammation. Pneumonitis is a general term that refers to inflammation of lung tissue. Pneumonia is one type of pneumonitis caused by an ... [... more]
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Hot tub lung: Am I at risk?
Hot tub lung can be prevented with proper hot tub maintenance. Hot tubs provide an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria, such as M. avium. Bacterial growth is more likely to occur in tubs that aren't cleaned as often as recommended. Also, ... [... more]
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Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this potentially life-threatening lung condition. Your lungs contain millions of small, elastic air sacs. With each breath, the air sacs take in oxygen and release ... [... more]
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Atelectasis (collapsed lung): How is it treated?
Learn about causes and treatments of a collapsed lung (atelectasis). Treatment of a collapsed lung (atelectasis) depends on the cause and severity of the collapse. Atelectasis may be due to compression of the lung tissue or obstruction of the air ... [... more]
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Coughing up blood (hemoptysis): Is this serious?
Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) can be a frightening experience, but it isn't necessarily serious. Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) can be a frightening experience. However, it isn't necessarily serious. Known causes of hemoptysis include: Lung ... [... more]
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Interstitial lung disease
Interstitial lung disease - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatments of these serious lung disorders. Numerous conditions make up the group of disorders called interstitial lung disease. Most cause progressive scarring of lung ... [... more]
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