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List of Lung Disorders

Farmer’s Lung- Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

What Is Farmer's Lung? Farmer's Lung is a disease which is caused by chronic inhalation of spores from moldy hay. It is usually seen in...

Differentiating Dry Cough and Wet Cough Based on Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

"A small difference is a worth difference knowing!" Though many of us take dry cough and wet cough to be identical, there are some...

Pulmonary Edema – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Do’s & Dont’s

What Is Pulmonary Edema? Pulmonary Edema is a medical condition in which there is excess fluid buildup in the lungs which makes it extremely difficult...

Cystic Fibrosis or Mucoviscidosis: Life Expectancy, Self Care, Diet, Exercise

Cystic fibrosis or Mucoviscidosis is a type of genetic disorder that mostly affects the lungs; however the liver, pancreas, intestine and kidneys or in...

How Long Does Pleurisy Last and How Is It Treated?

What Is Pleurisy? Pleura are a double-layered, moist membrane, which cover the lungs and line the rib cage. Inflammation of the pleura is known as...

Shortness of Breath: What Can Cause Breathlessness?

Not being able to breathe properly or get enough air must be one of the most frightening experiences ever. Medically known as dyspnea, shortness...

Camel Flu or MERS: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, Travel Suggestions

Camel Flu or MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) is caused by MERS-coronavirus also known as MERS-CoV. It is a respiratory infection that is caused...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning or CO Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Effects, Prevention

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning or CO Poisoning occurs due to accumulation of carbon monoxide in the blood stream. The oxygen in the body cells is...

Why do Patient Acquire Pneumonia in ICU?

What is the Meaning of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia? Hospital Acquired Pneumonia is a potentially serious and at times lethal medical condition which a patient develops while...

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease or Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease

What is Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD) or Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease (COAD)? Obstruction of the flow of air into the lungs is caused by...
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