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Emphysema is one of the lung disorders classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In emphysema, damage to the air …
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Pleurisy (PLOOR-iss-ee) is caused by swelling and irritation of the membrane that surrounds the lungs. It is usually a symptom …
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When extra fluid collects in the lungs, the condition is known as pulmonary (PULL-mon-air-ee) edema (eh-DEE-ma). <img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_byy_1rr1vTI/SuRWFD5gb3I/AAAAAAAAATY/XlVZuCbwjjU/video1f934a400092%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800&quot; style="border-style: none" …
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A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot or piece of fat blocking an artery in the lung. Clots can develop …
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Viral pneumonia is an infection that causes irritation, swelling, and congestion in the lungs. It is also called pneumonitis (nu-mo-NI-tis). …
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Definition Also known as pleural fluid analysis, thoracentesis is a procedure that removes an abnormal accumulation of fluid or air …
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Definition Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly involves the lungs, but may spread to other organs. …
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Key components in the evaluation of patients with pulmonary symptoms are the history, physical examination, and, in most cases, a …
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Pleural effusions are accumulations of fluid within the pleural space. They have multiple causes and usually are classified as transudates …
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