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Interventional Pulmonology: Procedures, Uses, and Effects
Learn more from WebMD about interventional pulmonology, including various procedures used to diagnose and treat lung disease....More...
Pharmacologic Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
What questions remain about the recently approved medications for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- pirfenidone and nintedanib....More...
What Is Cachexia and What Causes It?
Cachexia is a complication responsible for around 20% of cancer deaths but not often talked about. What are the symptoms and treatments for this condition?...More...
Tiotropium bromide for Uncontrolled Asthma
Dr. Andy Shorr discusses the preliminary data from a recent study on tiotropium bromide step-up therapy for uncontrolled asthma. Could this be an effective treatment alternative for adults?...More...
Bullectomy for COPD-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Bullectomy for COPD....More...
Asbestosis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of asbestosis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...
Updating the Definition of PAH
The classification scheme describing pulmonary arterial hypertension has recently been revised. Updates to treatment algorithms are needed....More...
Lung Problems in Children
Children can develop many different lung problems. The most common lung problem affecting children is asthma. Other less common lung problems include cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, interstitial lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans and immotile cilia syndrome....More...
Shortness of Breath Diagnosis
Shortness of breath is a feeling of breathlessness and can have many causes ranging from blocked air passages to lung problems. It feels as if a person can not get enough air, the chest becomes tight and a smothering sensation overcomes the person. It can come on suddenly or with exercise or at re...More...
Nasal Potential Difference Test for Cystic Fibrosis-Topic Overview
The nasal potential difference test (nasal PD test) measures how well salts (sodium and chloride) flow across the mucous membranes in the nose. This type of test can be helpful when the results of a sweat test or a genetic test are not clear. In this test, electrodes are placed inside the nose and l...More...
Death in Asthma, COPD and Non-Pulmonary Hospitalized Patients
What's the most frequent cause of death for patients hospitalized with asthma?...More...
Rapid Breathing in Children
Rapid breathing in children can be a cause for alarm among inexperienced parents and caregivers alike. In many instances, rapid breathing in a child is completely normal. If it is accompanied by other symptoms, however, it may be an indicator that the child is experiencing respiratory distress and s...More...
Causes of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It is a serious yet common condition which affects one out of every 100 people each year. Pneumonia can be dangerous for anyone of any age but it can be more severe in young children, the elderly or those with a compromised immune system. Pneumonia can have se...More...
Issues in Pulmonary Function Testing and COPD
Review the current evidence on the use of lung function tests as screening and diagnostic tools for airflow obstruction in COPD....More...
Risk From Lung Cancer Surgery Lower at Teaching Hospitals
Many of us have talked about the pros and cons of receiving care at a teaching hospital. Having experienced both, as a clinician and a patient, I have heard...More...
What Are the 3 Types of Oncologists?
What kind of physician is an oncologist and what types of oncologists care for cancer patients?...More...
Severe Pneumonia in Intensive Care
Severe pneumonia is a common disease that intensive care physicians have to fight -- using the most up-to-date tools and methods....More...
Unplanned COPD Weight Loss Causes & How to Eat More Calories
WebMD discusses common causes of weight loss with COPD and gives tips for eating more calories....More...
Studies Confirm Likely Cause of SARS
Investigators are nearly certain that a previously unknown form of a coronavirus is the major cause of SARS....More...
NYC Declares Legionnaires' Outbreak Over
Eight people have died and 97 have been sickened in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in South Bronx, N.Y., according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene....More...
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