Types of Lung Diseases & Their Causes - WebMD
WEBDec 3, 2022 · Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. Tens of millions of people have lung disease in the U.S. alone. Smoking, infections, and genes cause most lung...
COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 15, 2020 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke.
Lung Disease Lookup | American Lung Association
WEBLung Disease Lookup. Learn about lung disease symptoms, causes and treatments, as well as advice for recognizing and managing lung diseases. Starts With.
Interstitial lung disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBApr 25, 2023 · In interstitial lung disease, progressive lung can cause permanent breathing problems. Learn the causes, including many toxins in the environment.
Diseases of the Lungs - Verywell Health
WEBDec 9, 2021 · Although your lungs are true workhorses, the tissues that they are made from are delicate and can be easily damaged. There are many diseases that affect the lungs. Here is an overview of the different kinds of lung diseases, what causes them, how they are diagnosed, and how they can be treated.
Pulmonary fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly. Pulmonary fibrosis worsens over time. Some people can stay stable for a long time, but the condition gets worse faster in others.
Lung Disease | Breathing Problems | Respiratory Failure
WEBAug 16, 2016 · The term lung disease refers to many disorders affecting the lungs, such as asthma, COPD, infections like influenza, pneumonia and tuberculosis, lung cancer, and many other breathing problems. Some lung diseases can lead to respiratory failure.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
WEBMar 16, 2023 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people with COPD, the lungs can get damaged or clogged with phlegm. Symptoms include cough, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing and tiredness.
Learn About COPD | American Lung Association
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that causes air flow limitation (less air in and out of the airways) and breathing-related symptoms. There is no cure, but there are ways to manage and treat COPD. Key Points. COPD is chronic. In other words, you live with it every day.
Lung Diseases - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
WEBIntroduction. Lung disease refers to several types of diseases or disorders that prevent the lungs from functioning properly. Lung disease can affect respiratory function, or the ability to breathe, and pulmonary function, which is how well lungs work.
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