by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Pneumonia Pneumonia Overview: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatment Basics Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing them to fill with fluid or pus. It can be triggered by bacteria (most commonly Streptococcus pneumoniae),... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Pleural Effusion Overview of Pleural Effusion Pleural effusion is the excess amount of fluid around the lungs. There are many reasons that this may happen, so once the fluid is drained, your physician may continue examining you to see what the cause of it was.... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Pleurisy Overview of Pleurisy Pleurisy is when the layer of tissue that lines the lungs becomes inflamed. The lung’s pain fibers are located in the pleura. This causes severe chest pain that is intensified when breathing. There are many other health reasons that may... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Lung Cancer Overview of Interstitial Lung Cancer Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and occurs in both men and women. The number of deaths related to lung cancer is more than colon, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancer combined.... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Interstitial Lung Disease Overview of Interstitial Lung Disease Interstitial Lung Disease can describe a variety of different disorders, but most of them have to do with the scarring of lung tissue. When this occurs, you are not able to breathe well and you are also... by Pulmonology Team | Jun 15, 2022 | Diseases
Emphysema Overview of Emphysema Emphysema causes shortness of breath because the air sacs are damaged in the lungs. When this happens for a long period of time, then the air sacs will become weak and they will eventually rupture. When this happens, then there are...
