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View ArticlePleuritic chest pain is caused by inflammation of the pleura – the tissues that surround the lungs and line the inner chest wall.[1] This type of chest pain is characterized by sudden and intense sharp, stabbing, or burning pain in the chest when inhaling and exhaling. It’s exacerbated by sneezing, coughing, deep breathing or laughing.[2] […]
View ArticleHypersensitivity pneumonitis, also known as extrinsic allergic alveolitis or allergic alveolitis, is a rare immune system disorder of the lungs caused by exposure to dust and other substances found in the environment. Â These substances trigger an immune response in the lungs that causes short or long-term inflammation, primarily in a part of the lungs called […]
View ArticleObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Although there are 3 distinct types of sleep apnea, OSA is the most common. This type of sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat relax causing a partial or complete obstruction […]
View ArticleA lung biopsy is a medical procedure performed to remove a sample of tissue from the lungs to determine the presence of lung disease or lung cancer. The procedure is done using an open or closed method. Closed biopsies are performed through the skin or trachea (windpipe) while open biopsies are done in the operating […]
View ArticleSimilar to the heart-lung bypass machine used in open heart surgery, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced life-support device that pumps and oxygenates a patient’s blood outside the body, permitting the heart and lungs to rest. When connected to the ECMO machine, your blood flows through tubing to an artificial lung inside the machine […]
View ArticleOxygenation can be defined as the addition of oxygen to any chemical or physical system, including the human body. It’s a word also used to describe interventions that provide a greater oxygen supply to the lungs and circulatory system. Adequate oxygenation is essential for maintaining optimal health and vitality. When illness occurs and oxygen status […]
View ArticleOxygen – the breath of life. Without it, life as we know it would cease to exist. But what does it mean to be oxygen deprived? And what are the warning signs associated with oxygen deprivation? Let’s explore this further. Hypoxemia and Hypoxia: Two Conditions Caused by Oxygen Deprivation When your body is oxygen deprived, […]
View ArticleOne of the benefits of having a spirometry test is that it can detect abnormalities in lung function even if signs and symptoms are not yet present. Not only will a spirometry test help your doctor diagnose COPD and other lung diseases in their earliest stages, it can also help your doctor determine how much […]
View ArticleForced vital capacity, or FVC, is one of the measurements taken during a spirometry test, a type of pulmonary (lung) function test that helps doctors determine the presence and severity of lung disease. FVC reflects the amount of air you can forcibly exhale, after taking the deepest breath possible. Once your FVC is determined, your […]
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