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Timely research and information to help you cope with lung disease – asthma, lung cancer, sleep apnea, COPD, and others
This area of Johns Hopkins Health Alerts offers timely information, the latest research findings, and the best medical advice from Johns Hopkins to help you cope with any of the major lung disease conditions that can interfere with the
life-sustaining act of breathing. Topics covered include the following:
- Asthma. Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. It is considered an obstructive lung disease because it causes narrowing of the airways, but proper treatment can reverse the obstruction.
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Like asthma, COPD is an obstructive lung disease. But the obstruction is more difficult to reverse in COPD, and there is evidence of permanent damage to the lungs.
- Infections. Common lung infections include acute bronchitis, influenza, bacterial pneumonia, and tuberculosis.
- Lung cancer. Lung cancer, which is most often caused by cigarette smoking, is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
- Pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism usually occurs when a blood clot from a deep vein in the leg breaks loose and blocks an artery within the lungs.
- Sleep apnea. Sleep apnea refers to temporary, recurrent breathing interruptions during sleep.
Lung Disorders Glossary
Lung Disorders Related Articles:
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Diagnosing Lung Disorders:
Living with Lung Disorders:
Asthma
Bronchitis
Chronic Cough
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Emphysema
Flu Shot
Lung Cancer
Pneumonia
Sleep Apena
Smoking
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