LUNG DISEASE
There is 23 Article with tag "Lung Disease"
Clubbing Fingers
Clubbing Fingers, also known as clubbed fingers, is a condition where the tissue under your nail bed swells and softens.
Asthma in Children
Asthma in children is a long-term lung disease that causes children's respiratory tracts to become sensitive
Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Its Symptoms
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common disease experienced by those who have a history of smoking or are exposed to air pollution.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory disease that can be fatal.
Acid Fast Bacillus (AFB)
AFB test is a clinical laboratory test designed to help diagnose tuberculosis by detecting the presence of Acid Fast Bacillus (AFB) bacteria in a patient's sample.
Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis)
Hemoptysis is defined as a cough accompanied by the coughing up of blood.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial lung disease is a group of diseases characterized by the presence of scar tissue in the lungs.
Multidug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB)
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a TB disease that is resistant to Isoniazid and Rifampicin antibiotics
Pulmonary Infarction
Pulmonary infarction (PI) occurs when blood flow to a portion of the lung tissue is blocked, causing the tissue to die.
Miliary Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily targets the lungs.
Pleural Effusion
The pleura effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluids on the outside of the lungs.