Bronchiectasis: understanding a chronic lung condition
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that affects the airways and breathing. In this article, we will explore bronchiectasis, gain insights…
Pulmonary rehabilitation: enhancing lung health and quality of life
Pulmonary rehabilitation, also called pulmonary rehab or PR, is a specialized program designed to
Chronic bronchitis: understanding the basics
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s characterized by persistent coughing, often accompanied…
What’s pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension (PH). It is a serious and life-threatening lung disease that…
What’s a lung mass?
A lung mass (also called pulmonary mass) is usually found on a chest X-ray or chest CT scan during a…
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic lung disease caused mainly by smoking and other environmental irritants.
What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer mainly refers to primary lung cancer, i.e. a cancerous (malignant) tumor that starts in the cells of the…
Pulmonary parenchymal bands or pulmonary fibrosis?
When people have an X-ray or CT scan of their lungs, they often come across the term pulmonary parenchymal band…
Understanding the risk factors for lung cancer
Lung cancer is the most deadly form of cancer, and many people want to know how to prevent it. Cancer…
An overview of popcorn lung
Popcorn lung is the common name for occlusive bronchitis (BO). It is a rare, but serious and irreversible lung disease.…