Category
Pulmonary
Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a short-term inflammation of the airways, usually caused by a virus, that produces a nagging cough lasting up to three weeks. Antibiotics are rarely needed for this common illness.
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Asthma, a chronic lung disease, causes airway inflammation and narrowing, resulting in wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath, triggered by allergens, irritants, infections, or stress.
Learn MoreBronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease involving permanent airway dilation and scarring, resulting in mucus buildup, recurrent infections, inflammation, and often stemming from lung infections or underlying medical conditions.
Learn MoreChronic Cough
A chronic cough lasts eight weeks or longer in adults and is most often caused by postnasal drip, asthma, or acid reflux. Identifying the underlying cause is the key to effective treatment.
Learn MoreChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD, a progressive lung disease causing irreversible airflow limitation, encompassing emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is primarily driven by irritant exposure like smoking, leading to shortness of breath and chronic cough.
Learn MoreCOVID-19 & Long COVID
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that ranges from mild to severe, and some people develop lingering long COVID symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog lasting weeks to months after infection.
Learn MoreInfluenza (Flu)
Influenza is a contagious respiratory virus causing fever, body aches, cough, and fatigue. Yearly vaccination and early antiviral treatment protect those at highest risk of complications.
Learn MoreLung Cancer
Lung cancer causes more cancer deaths than any other in the United States, largely because it is usually found late. Annual low-dose CT screening finds it early in people who qualify, and most who qualify have never been offered it.
Learn MoreObstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to loud snoring, daytime fatigue, and higher risks of high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke.
Learn MorePneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs of the lungs, causing cough, fever, and shortness of breath. It ranges from mild to life-threatening, especially in older adults and people with chronic disease.
Learn MorePulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks an artery in the lungs, most often traveling from a leg vein. Sudden shortness of breath and chest pain are key warning signs of this medical emergency.
Learn MorePulmonary Nodules
Pulmonary nodules are small spots on the lung found on chest imaging. Most are benign scars or healed infections, but some need CT follow-up or biopsy to rule out early lung cancer.
Learn MoreSecondary Pulmonary Hypertension
Secondary pulmonary hypertension, unlike its primary form, arises from underlying conditions such as heart/lung disease, blood clots, or connective tissue disorders, increasing lung artery pressure.
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