Diseases
23 May 2003
Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or lung fibrosis is a respiratory disorder characterised by hardening of the lungs.
Blood
23 May 2003
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the pulmonary artery which supplies the lungs. Large clots can be fatal while small ones cause shortness of…
Diseases
23 May 2003
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the vessels of the lungs. It is associated with lung diseases like COPD.
Diseases
23 May 2003
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; acute alveolar injury; traumatic wet lungs)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is caused by lung injury. Symptoms include pulmonary oedema and respiratory distress (difficulty breathing).
Diseases
23 May 2003
Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres, which damages connective tissue, causing the lungs to become fibrous and stiff.
Children's health
23 May 2003
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) or hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis and extrinsic allergic alveolitis are respiratory disorders involving inflammation of the airways or alveoli of the lungs.
Diseases
23 May 2003
Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema refers to accumulation of fluid in the alveoli of the lungs, causing breathing problems. It is associated with heart failure.
Cancer
23 May 2003
Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is a lung disease in which fluid accumulates in the pleura, two ballon-like linings which surround and separate the lungs from the heart.
Diseases
23 May 2003
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease. Inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles leads to permanent dilation. Mucus accumulates, causing chronic infection.
