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Lung Function Tests
Lung function tests (also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs) evaluate how well your lungs work....More...
Impact of Asthma, Bronchitis and Rhinitis on Hospitalizations
What impact do these breathing-related conditions have on hospitalization?...More...
Autoimmune Markers in Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema
Coexisting pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema could be a red flag. Find out why....More...
Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise
Researchers report two drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C stopped virus from replicating in lab tests...More...
What is Early Stage Lung Cancer?
What does it mean if your doctor tells you that you have early stage lung cancer? What stages are considered early stage?...More...
Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia: Associations, Outcomes
Is idiopathic NSIP a first manifestation of an underlying systemic autoimmune disease?...More...
Compartmentalization in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Learn more about compartmentalization of SP-A and SP-D in the vasculature and lungs of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis....More...
Anemia and Iron Deficiency in COPD: ESAs and IV Iron
Learn more about the hematological responses and degree of dyspnea before and after correction of anemia with subcutaneous Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents and intravenous iron therapy....More...
Determinants of Arterial Stiffness in COPD
What's the recipe for prediction of arterial stiffness in patients with COPD?...More...
Exacerbations in Patients With COPD Receiving Physical Therapy
Does protocol-directed physical therapy prevent and/or postpone COPD exacerbation?...More...
Pulmonary Embolism
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of pulmonary embolism, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...
What Are the Causes of Constant Shortness of Breath and Pressure in the Chest?
Some causes of chest pain and shortness of breath result in nothing more than discomfort and inconvenience. However, other causes may indicate a serious or even life-threatening situation (Reference 1)....More...
Lung Function Decline in Relation to Diagnostic Criteria
How do respiratory symptomatic smokers and non-smokers compare?...More...
Acute Fibrinous and Organizing Pneumonia After Lung Transplant
Get the details of the first case of acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia triggered by viral infection. Will more cases likely crop up?...More...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)....More...
July 2003: Coming From Medscape Pulmonary Medicine This Month
Conferences, articles, cases, and much more...More...
Simple Steps Curb Respiratory Viruses
Washing hands frequently, wearing surgical gloves and masks, and isolating patients curbs the spread of respiratory viruses, a research review shows....More...
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