Inflammation caused by lupus may affect the lungs in many ways, and can involve the membrane lining of the lungs, the lungs themselves, the blood vessels within the lungs, and the diaphragm. The most ...

SAINT PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aria CV, Inc, a developer of medical devices treating pulmonary hypertension, today announced the first patient was implanted with the Gen 2 Aria CV Pulmonary ...

Pulmonologists are doctors who focus on the diseases and conditions that affect the respiratory system. They may treat common problems like asthma or serious conditions such as lung cancer. Many also ...

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in your lungs that take up the oxygen you breathe in and keep your body going. Although they’re microscopic, alveoli are the workhorses of your respiratory system. People ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a medical condition in which narrowed and stiffened arteries cause high blood pressure in the lungs. It’s one type of pulmonary hypertension, which is a ...

Pulmonary hypertension is characterized by increased BP in the pulmonary vasculature You will want your patients to consult a specialist to slow progression of this debilitating disease. Here's what ...

Nazir Ismail receives funding from the South African Government and other International Funding agencies (Newton Fund, CDC etc). TB most commonly affects the lungs – what’s known as the body’s ...

Respiratory biologics were prescribed to few eligible patients with obesity and asthma; read more to learn outcomes.

Pulmonary aspergillosis (PA) is any lung condition that stems from the Aspergillus fungus. There are several forms of pulmonary aspergillosis, including allergic, chronic, and invasive. These ...