Lung Medical Reference

Find out what you need to know about the phrenic nerve. Learn about its location, function, and disorders that may affect your health.

Poor-quality outdoor air, whether it’s caused by wildfires, car emissions, or natural things like pollen or mold, can affect your health. Here’s a look at symptoms of air pollution and how to protect yourself.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to serious health issues in older adults. Find out why getting timely care is important.

It’s often mistaken for the common cold. But it can be dangerous or even deadly if you’re over 65. Find out what you can do about RSV.

Get the basics about this species of bacteria, including how many exist, where they’re found, and the health issues they can cause.

Treatment for mycobacteria avium complex can last a year or more. Find out what to expect and what you need to know to help you stay the course.

Anyone can get mycobacteria avium complex, but some people are more vulnerable than others. Get the facts on risk factors that might affect you.

With time, Mycobacterium avium complex often can be cured. Find out what things may affect your outlook and steps you can take to help in your recovery.

Treatment for mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) depends on several things. Here’s what your doctor will consider when planning your care.

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a way to collect underground natural gas. Here’s what we know so far about this its risks to the environment and health.

A negative pressure ventilator is a machine outside your body that helps you breathe. Learn about its history during pandemics and more.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is common in babies. But it also can be very serious for older adults. Find out how you can protect yourself.

Symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may not seem serious. But it can be dangerous if you’re an older adult. Find out who's most at risk.

Experts have found a new virus that starts in animals and can spread to humans. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for Langya virus.

You’ll have more treatment options for EGFR-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) now than ever before. But doctors are still testing new treatments and combinations in clinical trials. Find out if a clinical trial may be an option for you.

Learn what pursed-lip breathing is and how to use it to improve shortness of breath during exertion.

Learn about the fungus Aspergillus and the many forms of aspergillosis that it can cause.

A nasal cannula is a medical device used to provide supplemental oxygen. Learn about what to expect from one.

What is a bronchospasm? Bronchospasm is contractions in your airways caused by other conditions, allergies, or exposure to certain air-borne elements. Learn more about them and how you can treat them.

Learn about pulmonary angiography, a method to view blood vessels near your lungs, and the differences between this method and CTA.

There are ways to manage pulmonary arterial hypertension.

What is a pulmonary contusion? Pulmonary contusions are lung bruises that are often caused by blunt trauma. Learn about its symptoms and how to treat them.

When a wildfire rages, the flames are the biggest threat, but the smoke poses its own risks. Find out the symptoms to be aware of, who’s most at risk for health issues, and steps you can take to limit the amount of smoke you breathe in.

An oxygen concentrator is a medical device that can help you breathe. Find out when you might need one and how to use it.

What does a VQ scan do? Your doctor may request this test to measure air and blood flow.

Find out what you need to know about VATS pleurodesis, including how it works, conditions treated, risks, and recovery.

Hemothorax: learn the causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment for bleeding around the lungs.

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare lung condition. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Body plethysmography is testing for lung conditions. Learn about how it’s performed, how to prepare for it, and more.

PEFR stands for peak expiratory flow rate. It's a test that measures how fast you can exhale. Learn more about PEFR, why your doctor may suggest this test, how to prepare, what to expect, and possible complications.

Respiratory acidosis is your body's response to having too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in your lungs. Learn what causes it, its symptoms, and how to treat it.

Find out what you need to know about your acid-base balance, and discover how it may affect your health.

Empyema is when you have pus between your lung and the membrane around it. Learn about empyema’s symptoms, treatment, and more.

Learn about the various symptoms related to M. catarrhalis and how to treat them.

Learn what pneumomediastinum is, what causes it and how to manage the condition.

Find out how dangerous black mold is, and discover the risks, precautions you should take, and how it may affect health.

Skeletal Tuberculosis affects bones and joints. Learn more about what causes this disease, what to expect if you have it, and more.

Catching a cold means you've got a viral upper respiratory infection, or URI. Read on to learn what a viral URI is, including its causes, symptoms, and more.

Lipoid pneumonia occurs when fat in the lungs causes inflammation. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.

Learn about how airborne diseases spread, the common types, how to prevent them, and more.

Find out what you need to know about an airway obstruction, and discover the causes, treatment, and how it may affect your health.

Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, is a rare but dangerous fungal infection.

Find out what you need to know about non-rebreather masks and discover their uses, risks, benefits, and how they may affect health.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a treatment that adds oxygen to your blood and pumps it through your body. Learn how it works, when you might need it, and what to expect.

Find out what a humidifier or dehumidifier can do for you.

If you have an autoimmune disease called systemic sclerosis, you’re at high risk to get interstitial lung disease, too. These diseases both involve inflammation and can lead to breathing problems. Find out how to get screened early and get the latest breakthrough treatments.

When you have systemic sclerosis with interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD), it’s important to get support. Learn more about how to get started.

Learn about treatment for systemic sclerosis with interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD).

If you have systemic sclerosis, don’t ignore that chronic cough. It could be a sign of interstitial lung disease. Here’s the latest on tests to detect it.