Lungs

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.

Children's health 19 May 2003

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. It is common in adults and children.

Children's health 18 May 2003

Common cold

The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.

Diseases 18 May 2003

Pneumothorax

Pneumothorax is a lung disease in which air is present in between the pleura, two balloon-like structures which encase the lungs.

Cancer 13 Aug 2002

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)

Asbestosis or mesothelioma of the pleura is a lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. It mostly affects men up to 25 years after working with…

Cancer 12 Aug 2002

Lung cancer: Large cell carcinoma of the lung

Large cell carcinoma of the lung is a relatively uncommon type of lung cancer that is 20 times more likely in smokers and twice as…

Cancer 11 Aug 2002

Lung cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the lung

Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most common type of lung cancer. It may be caused by smoking. Symptoms include coughing and chest pain.