respiratory-system
Pleural Effusion
A pleural effusion is an unusual amount of fluid around the lung. Many medical conditions can lead to it, so even though your pleural effusion may have to be drained, your doctor likely will target the treatment at whatever caused it.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is the medical term for a collapsed lung. It occurs when air enters the space around your lungs (the pleural space). This can happen when an open injury in your lung tissue causes air to leak into the pleural space. The resulting increased pressure on the outside of your lung causes it to collapse.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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Pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease that affects miners, builders, and other workers who breathe in certain kinds of dust on the job.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition that gets worse over time, but treatments can help your symptoms so you can live better with the disease.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the lung that occurs when a clot in another part of the body (often the leg or arm) moves through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in the blood vessels of the lung. This restricts blood flow to the lungs, lowers oxygen levels in the lungs and increases blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries.
Posted August 20, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read
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