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What is Sputum Cytology?
What is sputum cytology and how is it used in the diagnosis of lung cancer?...More...
By The Numbers: Alarming Statistics About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer statistics are alarming and saddening. What are the numbers and what are the trends?...More...
On Treatment but Still Sleepy
CPAP effectively reduces sleepiness in most obstructive sleep apnea patients, but some stay drowsy. What can be done for the daytime dozers?...More...
Lung Disease Information
There are three main categories of lung disease and many conditions that fall into one or more of these categories. There are airway diseases, lung tissue diseases and pulmonary circulation diseases, all of which include some form of impaired lung function....More...
Most Common Cause of Shortness of Breath
Many people are occasionally afflicted by shortness of breath, which is known medically as dyspnea. Barring a diagnosis by a medical professional, shortness of breath cannot be solely attributed to any single, common cause. While most cases can be traced to heart or lung conditions, there can be sev...More...
Dry, Persistent Cough in Child Remedies
A dry, persistent cough in your child can become a very irritating and annoying thing for both your child and your family. It will stop your children from getting the most out of their days and will keep both you and them from getting a good night's sleep. There are a few great remedies that are sur...More...
Sarcoidosis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of sarcoidosis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...
Breathing Problems: Causes, Tests, and Treatments
WebMD discusses some common causes of breathing problems, including allergies and asthma. Learn more about breathing problems and how they're diagnosed and treated....More...
Pot as Tough on Lungs as Tobacco
Today's marijuana is more potent than decades ago, and it harms your lungs just as much as tobacco....More...
Putting Health Status Guided COPD Management to the Test
Can a 10 item health status questionnaire improve health status and classical COPD outcomes like exacerbation frequency, patient satisfaction and health care utilization?...More...
How to Treat Shortness of Breath From Ascites
Ascites is the build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity. 80% of cases of ascites in the United States are caused by liver disease, although other disorders can also cause ascites. Small amounts of fluid in the abdominal cavity do not cause much discomfort, but patients with extreme cases can suffer...More...
Symptoms of Bronchitis in Toddlers
Bronchitis in toddlers most often begins as a respiratory infection and continues to develop in the throat, nose and airways of the child. It is more prevalent in children who are exposed to second-hand smoke, chemical vapor and polluted air. Bronchitis can last for up to 2 weeks....More...
Sarcoidosis-Topic Overview
What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis (say "sar-koy-DOH-sus") is a rare disease that creates tiny lumps of cells throughout the body. These lumps,called granulomas,are too small to see or feel. They can form anywhere on the inside or outside of the body and can cause permanent scar tissue. ......More...
Recently Emerged MERS Virus Less Infectious Than SARS: Study
But Middle East respiratory virus has high death rates among people with chronic illnesses...More...
Emphysema: Stages and Prognosis
WebMD explains two staging systems that determine the severity of emphysema in a person, along with prognosis and possible life expectancy....More...
Mysterious Pneumonia (SARS) Cases Climb to More than 1,300
The number of suspected cases of the mysterious pneumonia called SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) nearly tripled today, as international officials finally included almost 800 cases reported in China where the outbreak is believed to have originated....More...
Current and Novel Bronchodilators in Respiratory Disease
Get up to date on current novel targeted therapy developments in the fields of asthma and COPD....More...
Exercise Capacity, HRQoL in Asbestos Related Pleural Disease
How is exercise capacity and quality of life affected in those with asbestos related pleural disease?...More...
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