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We found about 432 results for The Lungs
  1. Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking
  2. Guidelines for Lung Cancer Screening
  3. Lung Biopsy
  4. Lung Surgery for Lung Cancer Looks at lung surgery (called thoracotomy) to treat lung cancer. Covers how it is done and what to expect after surgery. Covers its risks and how well it works. Offers illustrations of three types of surgery: wedge resection, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy.
  5. Lung Problems: Ways to Clear Mucus Learn some ways to clear mucus out of your lungs so that you can breathe more easily.
  6. Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan
  7. Lung Surgery: Before Your Surgery Learn how lung surgery is done and what you can do to prepare.
  8. Lung Surgery: Returning Home Learn how you'll feel after lung surgery and how to take care of yourself at home.
  9. Lung Transplant Learn basic information about lung transplants, including why they are done, what to expect after the surgery, how well a transplant works, and what the risks are.
  10. Lungs and Airways Has info on general coughs, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and COPD. Also has chest X-ray info and interactive topics on bronchitis and croup.
  11. Chronic Lung Disease in Infants
  12. Lung Cancer Discusses causes of lung cancer, including smoking and exposure to asbestos or radon. Covers symptoms and how lung cancer is diagnosed. Covers treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Includes info on palliative care.
  13. Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis
  14. Home Lung Function Test
  15. Lung Scan
  16. Tests for Lung Infections
  17. COPD: Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
  18. Lung Function Tests
  19. Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules
  20. Black Lung Disease
  21. Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Briefly discusses causes and symptoms of a collapsed lung (also called pneumothorax). Covers how it is diagnosed and treated.
  22. Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity
  23. COPD: What Happens to Your Lungs Learn how COPD affects your lungs and makes it hard to breathe.
  24. Asthma: What Happens in Your Lungs Learn what's happening in thelungs that can make it hard to breathe when you have asthma.
  25. Lung Problems: Breathing Exercises Learn some exercises for your lungs that can help make it easier to breathe.
  26. Angiogram of the Lung
  27. Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  28. Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
  29. Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  30. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  31. Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  32. Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  33. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  34. Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
  35. Asbestos and Lung Cancer
  36. COPD's Effect on theLungs
  37. COPD: Clearing Your Lungs
  38. Lung Problems: Learning to Breathe Easier
  39. Lung Function in COPD
  40. Lung Cancer: Should I Have Screening? Guides people who are at high risk for lung cancer through the decision on whether to have an annual low-dose CT screening. Discusses the benefits and risks of having screening and the risk for getting lung cancer. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
  41. Spirometry Tests for Children Learn about spirometry tests for children.
  42. Sildenafil Oral Suspension (SILDENAFIL SUSPENSION (LUNGS) - ORAL)
  43. Pulmonary Hypertension Tadalafil Oral Tablet 20 mg (TADALAFIL (LUNGS) - ORAL)
  44. Sildenafil Oral Tablet 20 mg (SILDENAFIL 20 MG (LUNGS) - ORAL)
  45. Revatio Oral Tablet 20 mg (SILDENAFIL 20 MG (LUNGS) - ORAL)
  46. Pulmonary Embolism Discusses primary cause (blood clot in thelungs) and symptoms of pulmonary embolism. Looks at treatment with thrombolytic medicines, blood thinners (anticoagulants), or surgery. Links to info on complications like pulmonary hypertension.
  47. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  48. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): Fast Facts Learn what acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is.
  49. Pulmonary Fibrosis This article describes pulmonary fibrosis, including its symptoms and treatment. Includes info about self-care.
  50. Sarcoidosis
  51. COPD
  52. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Fast Facts Find out what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is.
  53. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Discusses causes and symptoms of COPD. Looks at chronic bronchitis and emphysema, two diseases that are usually a part of COPD. Covers quitting smoking. Includes treatment with bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids. Offers home treatment tips.
  54. Object Stuck in a Child's Airway
  55. How to Use an Incentive Spirometer Learn how to use an incentive spirometer to improve the health of your lungs.
  56. Mediastinoscopy Discusses mediastinoscopy, a surgical procedure used to find problems in the upper chest and lungs. Covers why and how it is done. Looks at risks and how to prepare. Covers normal and abnormal results. Covers what to think about when having a mediastinoscopy.
  57. Cancer Provides links to info on cancer. Topics covered include breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer pain. Links to info that can help you make a decision on diagnostic or screening tests. Includes info on treatment choices.
  58. Tuberculosis (TB)
  59. Sudden Heart Failure
  60. Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Discusses tracheostomy to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It's done only for severe OSA. Explains that a permanent opening in windpipe is created. Discusses possible complications, including lung infection, trouble talking, and scar tissue.
  61. Pneumonia Discusses pneumonia, a lung infection caused by bacteria. Covers mild symptoms of walking pneumonia and more severe symptoms of other types of pneumonia. Discusses tests used to diagnose pneumonia. Includes info on treatment using antibiotics.
  62. Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Covers oxygen treatment to increase oxygen flow to lungs and blood when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Explains that oxygen therapy may slow or prevent heart failure. Covers oxygen use during exercise, sleep, and travel.
  63. Checking Peak Flow Learn how to use a peak flow meter to check how well your lungs are working.
  64. Acute Bronchitis Describes acute bronchitis, which is short-term inflammation of the tubes that carry air to thelungs. Explains difference between bronchitis and pneumonia. Includes causes and symptoms like cough. Covers treatment options.
  65. Hemochromatosis
  66. How Asthma Develops in Children
  67. Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test Discusses test to help diagnose lung disease, lymphoma, anemia, liver disease, and also to see how well chemotherapy is working during treatment for lymphoma. Looks at possible results.
  68. Breathing Smoke or Fumes
  69. Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Covers using an inhaler to get needed medicine into lungs quickly. Describes dry powder inhalers, how they work, and why to use them. Includes pictures on how to use a dry powder inhaler.
  70. Asthma in Children Discusses causes and symptoms of asthma in children. Looks at treatment with medicine such as inhaled corticosteroid and albuterol. Discusses avoiding triggers and treating attacks. Covers using nebulizers, metered-dose with spacer and dry powder inhalers.
  71. Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure Learn how to avoid things that could make your heart failure worse.
  72. Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Covers helping a child use a metered-dose inhaler with mask spacer. Explains that a metered dose inhaler delivers a measured dose of medicine directly to thelungs. Includes pictures on how to use metered-dose inhaler with mask spacer.
  73. Tumor Markers
  74. Pneumonia: Self-Care Learn what you can do at home to help yourself get better from pneumonia.
  75. Thoracentesis
  76. Pulmonary Hypertension
  77. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Neck Symptoms
  78. Heart Failure: Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure Lists triggers that lead to congestive heart failure: too much salt, too much exercise, and taking medicines wrong. Encourages staying with diet, medicine, and exercise plan.
  79. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria
  80. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Systemic Symptoms
  81. Pleural Effusion
  82. Object Stuck in the Throat
  83. Rheumatoid Arthritis Covers causes and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Discusses things you can do at home to relieve your symptoms and help control the disease. Includes importance of regular checkups.
  84. Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
  85. Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening Discusses screening test for hereditary hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron. Covers symptoms of hereditary hemochromatosis. Discusses who should be screened and offers reasons not to be screened.
  86. Pneumococcal Vaccine Learn how the pneumococcal vaccine protects you from serious infections.
  87. Anthrax Discusses anthrax, a disease caused byBacillus anthracisbacteria. Covers symptoms based on the three types of infection. Discusses treatment with antibiotics and other medicines. Covers anthrax vaccine. Offers tips on reducing exposure risk.
  88. Right-Sided Heart Failure
  89. Childhood Midline Tract Carcinoma with NUT Gene Changes Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  90. Causes of Hyperventilation
  91. Bronchiectasis
  92. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
  93. Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS)
  94. Pleurisy
  95. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (Nosocomial Pneumonia)
  96. Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever
  97. Swallowed Button Disc Battery, Magnet, or Object With Lead
  98. Nicotine Tests
  99. Classification of Asthma
  100. Exercise-Induced Asthma

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