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Lung Anatomy and Function Your lungs are an integral part of your body’s regular functions. They’re involved in your respiratory system, which allows you to breathe. Breathing supplies your body…
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Understanding Lung Disease: Lung Anatomy and Function
Lung Anatomy and Function Your lungs are an integral part of your body’s regular functions. They’re involved in your respiratory system, which allows you to breathe. Breathing supplies your body…
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The Connection Between Chronic Lung Disease and Asthma
Chronic Lung Disease and Asthma If you have asthma, you know the kind of effect it can have on your ability to exercise, perform strenuous activities, and even manage everyday…
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Emphysema (COPD), Obstructed Breathing, and Lung Disease
Emphysema, Obstructed Breathing While asthma is the most common lung disease, millions of people experience the somewhat lesser-known lung condition emphysema. This disease interferes with your ability to breathe, resulting…
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Understanding Lung Disease and Cancer: Types of Carcinoma
Understanding Lung Disease and Cancer Severe cases of lung disease and damage, often from the inhalation of toxic chemicals, can cause the structure of your lungs to change at the…
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Understanding Lung Disease and Cancer: Large and Small Cell
Lung Disease and Cancer Lung disease can develop over time as you repeatedly expose your lungs to toxic chemicals, such as those in cigarette smoke. The damage caused by these…
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How to Manage Pneumonia and Related Lung Disease Conditions
Pneumonia and Related Lung Conditions When bacteria, viruses, or fungi come in contact with your lungs, typically through an airborne process, they can create an infection known as pneumonia. Pneumonia…
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Causes and Treatments of Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Disease
Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Disease Fibrosis is a condition in which regular, healthy tissue in your body is replaced with scar tissue. In pulmonary fibrosis, this scarring takes place in the…
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Treating Lung Disease: Lung Transplant Risks and Benefits
Lung Transplant Risks and Benefits In some cases of lung disease, damage to the lungs is irreparable and causes significant impairment of your ability to perform everyday tasks. One potential…
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The Connection Between Chronic Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea
Chronic Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts when you’re asleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds…
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What to Do When You’re Having a Lung Disease Emergency
Lung Disease Emergency Though they may come from chronic lung diseases, lung emergencies like pulmonary embolism and a pneumothorax often appear suddenly. These situations are dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. Take…
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