by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Tuberculosis Overview of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection that affects your lungs. The bacteria are spread through droplets released into the air from sneezing or coughing. Some strains of tuberculosis are not treated with medication, as they have... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Sleep Apnea Overview of Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which you may stop breathing. You may have sleep apnea if you snore loudly and feel tired even after you have gotten a full night of sleep. There are a few different types of sleep apnea:... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Sarcoidosis Overview of Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is the growth of small collections of inflammatory cells in various parts of the body, including: the lungs, eyes, skin, and lymph nodes. This typically occurs when your body is responding to something that has been... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Pulmonary Hypertension Overview of Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the right side of your heart and the arteries in the lungs. These symptoms may begin small and will progress over time, and in some cases may... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Pulmonary Fibrosis Overview of Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Fibrosis occurs when the lung tissues become scarred and damaged. When this tissue becomes tough and thick, it is very difficult to breathe. Breathing will become more difficult as symptoms progress. This... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Pulmonary Edema Overview of Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary Edema occurs when there is extra fluid in the lungs, which usually collects in the air sacs. This condition makes it very difficult to breathe. Pulmonary edema can occur for a variety of reasons, but usually...
