What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer mainly refers to primary lung cancer—a malignant (cancerous) tumor that starts in the cells of the airways or…
Pulmonary parenchymal bands vs. pulmonary fibrosis?
If your lung CT or X-ray report mentions “pulmonary parenchymal bands,” you might wonder what that means—and whether it’s related…
Understanding the risk factors for lung cancer
Lung cancer remains the deadliest form of cancer worldwide. A crucial step toward prevention involves understanding the main risk factors…
What is a pulmonary parenchymal band?
What is a pulmonary parenchymal band? Pulmonary parenchymal bands, also called fibrous stripes, are extremely common. They often show up…
An overview of popcorn lung
Popcorn lung is the common name for bronchiolitis obliterans (BO). It is a rare, but serious and irreversible lung disease.…
What do increased lung markings mean?
Increased lung markings are a common finding on a chest X-ray or CT scan. The chest cavity houses several important…