2024年2月15日 · Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly. Pulmonary fibrosis worsens over time. Some people can stay stable for a long time, but the condition gets worse faster in others. As it gets worse, people become more and more short of …

2023年11月8日 · Atelectasis means a collapse of the whole lung or an area of the lung. It's one of the most common breathing complications after surgery.

2023年11月8日 · Atelectasis means a collapse of the whole lung or an area of the lung. It's one of the most common breathing complications after surgery.

2024年11月23日 · Once lung scarring occurs, it generally isn't reversible. Treatment focuses on keeping more scarring from occurring, managing symptoms and making quality of life better. Medicines may slow the damage of interstitial lung disease, but many people never fully use their lungs again. Lung transplant is an option for some people who have ILD.

2024年4月30日 · Lung cancer is a kind of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the lungs. The lungs are two spongy organs in the chest that control breathing. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. People who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer increases with the length of time and number of cigarettes smoked. Quitting …

2022年7月19日 · Yes, a lung nodule can be cancerous. But most lung nodules aren't cancerous. Lung nodules are small clumps of cells in the lungs. They're very common. Most lung nodules are scar tissue from past lung infections. Lung nodules usually don't cause symptoms. They're often found by accident on a chest X-ray or CT scan done for some other reason.

2024年7月30日 · Pneumonitis is a result of an extra strong defense response by the body's immune system to an irritating substance. Common causes of pneumonitis include airborne irritants at a job, in the home or from hobbies. Other causes include some cancer treatments and many different medicines. Trouble breathing, and often a dry cough, are the most common …

2023年11月23日 · COPD is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. The two most common forms of COPD are emphysema and long-term bronchitis. Often the two conditions happen together. Certain other lung problems, such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, also can cause hyperinflated lungs.

2020年6月13日 · Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.

2023年3月23日 · Overview Chronic granulomatous (gran-u-LOM-uh-tus) disease (CGD) is an inherited disorder that occurs when a type of white blood cell, called a phagocyte, doesn't work properly. Phagocytes usually help your body fight infections. When they don't work as they should, phagocytes can't protect your body from bacterial and fungal infections.