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• Asthma

  Asthma

  Asthma is a long-term (chronic) lung disease. The airways react to triggers (allergens and irritants). This makes it hard to breathe. With exposure to triggers, these changes make the airways narrow. It is hard for air to go out of the lungs. And fresh oxygen can't get into the body.
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• Chronic Cough

  Chronic Bronchitis

  Chronic bronchitis is long-term inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi). It is common among smokers. People with chronic bronchitis tend to get lung infections more easily. They also have episodes of acute bronchitis, when symptoms are worse.
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• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)

  Detailed information on chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary emphysema
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• General Pulmonology

  Lung Disorders and Diseases

  Detailed information on lung disorders and diseases, signs of respiratory distress, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Pulmonary Emphysema, Acute Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Occupational Lung Diseases, Pneumonia, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Tuberculosis
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• Interstitial & Parenchymal Lung Disease

  Interstitial Lung Disease

  Interstitial lung disease is the name for a group of more than 200 chronic lung disorders. These diseases inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis.
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• Lung Cancer

  Lung Cancer: Introduction

  Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. Lung cancer is divided into two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). These types grow and spread differently. They are often treated in different ways.
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• Neuromuscular Lung
• Pulmonary Embolus

  Pulmonary Embolism

  A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery where it suddenly blocks blood flow.
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• Pulmonary Exercise
• Pulmonary Fibrosis

  Interstitial Lung Disease

  Interstitial lung disease is the name for a group of more than 200 chronic lung disorders. These diseases inflame or scar the lungs. The inflammation and scarring make it hard to get enough oxygen. The scarring is called pulmonary fibrosis.
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• Pulmonary Function Test

  Pulmonary Function Tests

  Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests that show how well your lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help your healthcare provider diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.
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• Pulmonary Hypertension

  Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH)

  Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is high blood pressure in the lungs. It's a rare lung disorder in which the blood vessels in the lungs narrow and the pressure in the pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels. Pulmonary hypertension is a chronic and life-changing disease that can lead to heart failure if it's not treated.
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• Pulmonary Rehabilitation

  Pulmonary Rehabilitation

  Pulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised program for people who have chronic lung diseases. It may also be used before or after lung surgery. Some of the lung conditions of participants include: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis; Interstitial lung disease, such as sarcoidosis and fibrosis and Cystic fibrosis.
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• Sleep Disorders

  Overview of Sleep Problems

  There are many types of sleep disorders. They can interfere with health and quality of life. Sleep problems can range from insomnia to snoring. For those who suffer from sleep disorders, help is available from many sources. Sleep problems can be treated or managed by different kinds of healthcare providers. 
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