Acute bronchitis
... is inflammation of the main airway s to the
lungs called the bronchi . It is usually caused by an ... air passages that connect the windpipe with the
lungs . Acute bronchitis generally follows a ... from something that is frequently irritating the
lungs . This can be allergies , especially tobacco ...
Acute
... is inflammation of the main airway s to the
lungs called the bronchi . It is usually caused by an ... air passages that connect the windpipe with the
lungs . Acute bronchitis usually develops ... Acute inflammation or infection of the
lungs . pneumothorax The buildup of air or gas in the ...
Aerobic
... Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart and
lungs and improves blood flow. Health benefits are ... physical activity that requires the heart and
lungs to work harder to meet the body's increased ... your body use oxygen more effectively. Your
lungs work harder to bring in more oxygen and your ...
Airway
... blockage of the breathing tubes to the
lungs . Obstruction of the airway can be due to ... the respiratory system between the mouth and
lungs . Bronchus The air passage between the trachea ... oles (air passages between the throat and the
lungs ). Acute upper airway obstruction ...
Alveoli
... The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the
lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon ... from: ... Alveoli Tiny air sacs in the
lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are ... cells or organ s. alveoli The sacs in the
lungs at the ends of the smallest airway s where ...
ARDS
... condition in which inflammation of the
lungs and accumulation of fluid in the air sacs ( ... injures the lung. When a person has ARDS , the
lungs and tiny blood vessels around the
lungs become inflamed and swollen. ARDS More ...
Aspiration
... pneumonia . This inflammation of the
lungs and bronchi al tubes results when you inhale ... usually stomach contents — into your
lungs . Aspiration pneumonia is another form of ... oral secretions or stomach contents into your
lungs . The inflammation comes from the toxic ...
Aspiration pneumonia
... pneumonia is an inflammation of the
lungs and bronchi al tubes caused by inhaling foreign ... vomit, or secretions from the mouth) into the
lungs . Aspiration pneumonia Powered by: This ... pneumonia is an inflammation of the
lungs and bronchi al tubes caused by inhaling foreign ...
Asthma
... that affects the breathing passages of the
lungs ( bronchi oles). Asthma is caused by chronic ... . Asthma causes the airway s of the
lungs to swell and become narrower. This can make it ... those with chronic disorders of the heart or
lungs (such as asthma and cystic fibrosis ), ... ...
Bladder
... to other parts of the body, such as the liver ,
lungs and bones. References: ... Bladder cancer ... s, bladder , rectum , liver , spleen ,
lungs and veins. Flukes first mature inside ... organ s), in the chest (e.g., heart , aorta ,
lungs ), and in the head (e.g., brain, skull , sinus ...
Breath sounds
... the noise s produced by the structures of the
lungs during breathing . Breath Sounds Normal ... the bottom of the rib cage. Listening to the
lungs for abnormal breath sounds . Soft crackling ... failure has caused fluid to build up in the
lungs . An examination of the abdomen . ...
Breathing
... be anywhere from the mouth to deep inside the
lungs . Noisy breathing may be harmless or a ... , which provides oxygen to a person's
lungs Chest compress ions, which keep the person's ... ... Breathing is not done just with our
lungs . Every cell in our body must breathe to stay ...
Bronchi
... air tubes leading from the trachea to the
lungs that convey air to and from the
lungs . The bronchi have cartilage as part of their ... impairs their ability to clear mucus from the
lungs . Bronchi tis Research Aromatherapy - ...
Bronchiectasis
... the bottom of the trachea and branch into the
lungs ). Bronchiectasis Alternative Names: ... may affect multi ple areas of one or both
lungs . Causes of bronchiectasis include ... stained sputum and have inflammation of the
lungs . In advanced cases, there may be shortness of ...
Bronchitis
... inflammation of the main air passages to the
lungs . Bronchitis may be short-lived ( acute ) or ... that lead from the trachea (windpipe) to the
lungs . Bronchitis and Normal Condition in ... is an inflammation of the air passages in the
lungs . The condition occurs over a long period and ...
Bronchoscopy
... through the nose or mouth into the trachea and
lungs . Tissue samples may be taken for biopsy . ... ( trachea ) and the air passages leading to your
lungs ( bronchi ) to determine whether cancer has spread to these areas. Bronchoscopy
lungs Lung cancer , lateral chest X-ray Lung ...
Bronchiolitis
... of the bronchi oles (small passages in the
lungs ) usually caused by a viral infection . ... bronchi (which run from the windpipe to the
lungs ) to the alveoli , the air sacs of the
lungs is known as bronchiolitis . ...
Bronchopneumonia
... Pneumonia - acute infection of one or both
lungs that can be caused by a bacterium, usually ... organ ism. The causal organ isms reach the
lungs ... Alternate Names : ... Pneumonia is an inflammation of the
lungs caused by an infection . Many different organ ...
Carbon dioxide
... consists of the mouth and nose, airway s and
lungs . Airway s ... For a laparoscopy , your ... leaves the alveoli during expiration. The
lungs bring oxygen into the body when breathing in ... into the hepatic veins. The main job of the
lungs is to exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide . As ...
Chest X
... ... Chest X -ray : This picture of the
lungs will show the location and size of the collapse. ... for the presence of fluid accumulation in the
lungs and signs of bronchiectasis . Treatment ... ... will be seen where it does not belong. The two
lungs are about equally affected. A heart of normal ...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
... ) is permanent obstruction of airflow from the
lungs . This disease causes loss of lung function. ... ) refers to a group of disorders that damage the
lungs and make breathing increasingly more ... disease s that cause progressive damage to your
lungs . These disease s include chronic bronchitis , ...
Clot
... pass to other parts of the body, especially the
lungs , causing serious damage or death . Use of ... a blood clot that blocks an artery in your
lungs . It can be a life-threatening problem. How does ... of the major blood vessels that supplies the
lungs . It is a potentially life-threatening cause of ...
Collapsed lung
... the space between your rib cage and one of your
lungs . A collapsed lung ( atelectasis ) may be ... lung is usually caused by an injury to the
lungs or chest wall, such as: ... An air leak, or ... , which is the area of the chest adjacent to the
lungs . Other complications may include collapsed ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... leading to an accumulation of fluid in the
lungs . Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart ... which fluid backs up behind the heart into the
lungs , that cannot be improved enough with medications ... heart failure A buildup of fluid in the
lungs or extremities, or both (especially the legs). ...
Cor pulmonale
... to the passage of blood through the
lungs ; it often leads to right heart failure . Cor ... blood pressure in the veins or arteries in your
lungs , cor pulmonale occurs when the right side of ... can't pump hard enough to compete with the
lungs ' increased blood pressure . PREVIOUS ... ...
Cough
... sudden, forceful expiration of air from the
lungs caused by an involuntary contraction of the ... Cough : A rapid expulsion of air from the
lungs typically in order to clear the lung airway s ... Cough ing is a sudden forcing of air from the
lungs . It is a natural reflex to clear the air ...
Cyanide
... ( cyanide , nerve gas) that enter through the
lungs pass through and damage other parts of the body. ... banned since, directly and immediately destroys
lungs . A substance that is used in medicine as an ... in tobacco . Ammonia - irritates your
lungs Carbon monoxide - hampers breathing by ...
Cystic fibrosis
... affects many parts of the body, including the
lungs , liver , pancreas , urinary tract , ... Large amounts of thick mucous develops in the
lungs , blocking lung passages and causing difficult ... results in the production of thick mucus in the
lungs . Bronchiectasis , a lung condition in which ...
Diaphragm
... . Diaphragm atic breathing helps your
lungs expand so that they take in more air. Lie on ... malignancy . The diaphragm separates the
lungs , which are in the chest, from the liver , which ... of the diaphragm (the thin muscle below the
lungs that helps breathing and separates the chest ...
Effusion
... the layers of the membrane that lines the
lungs and chest cavity . Pleural effusion , ... is an abnormal collection of fluid around the
lungs . What is going on in the body? Otitis media ... signs of pleural effusion (fluid around the
lungs ). Basically, bacterial pneumonia with ...
Embolus
... from its site of origin and travels to the
lungs ( pulmonary artery ), where it can rupture ... of the major blood vessels that supplies the
lungs . It is a potentially life-threatening cause of ... ) pulmonary embolus ( blood clot in the
lungs ) severe vomiting and diarrhoea severe ...
Embolism
... a blood clot that blocks an artery in your
lungs . It can be a life-threatening problem. More ... through the blood stream and lodged in the
lungs . emblems and insignia; embodiment; ... blood clots breaking free and traveling to the
lungs ( embolism ), ... ...
Emphysema
... or overdistention of the air sacs of the
lungs . Emphysema Definition: Emphysema is a ... damage to the air sacs ( alveoli ) in the
lungs . The air sacs are unable to completely deflate, ... disease that gradually destroys the
lungs . The damage makes it hard to breathe. You have ...
Epiglottis
... swallowing so that food does not enter the
lungs . epilepsy ... The inflamed epiglottis ... to the windpipe so food cannot get into the
lungs . The muscle s in the throat relax. Food and ... swallowed substance from being inhaled into the
lungs . OROPHARYNGEAL: Relating to that di vision ...
Heart Disease
... cause shunt ing of extra blood through the
lungs , such as patent ductus, ventricular septal ... of breath because fluid backs up into the
lungs ) Heart attack Injury to the neck, chest wall, or
lungs ... All physical disease s including cancer ...
Heart Diseases
... cause shunt ing of extra blood through the
lungs , such as patent ductus, ventricular septal ... congenital blood vessel abnormalities of the
lungs , such as Osler -Weber-Rendu disease . You ... es - Reproductive System - Respiratory System (
lungs and Breathing ) ... Find information on ...
Heart failure
... leading to an accumulation of fluid in the
lungs . Congestive heart failure , also known as ... which fluid backs up behind the heart into the
lungs , that cannot be improved enough with medications ... heart failure A buildup of fluid in the
lungs or extremities, or both (especially the legs). ...
Hemoglobin
... c alled heme, which binds oxygen . In the
lungs , oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide . ... responsible for transporting oxygen from the
lungs to the tissue s around the body. Hemoglobin ... red blood cells to carry oxygen from the
lungs to all parts of the body. hormone . A chemical ...
Hemoptysis
... Hemoptysis Spitting up blood from the
lungs or sputum stained with blood . ... fibrosis may also develop bleeding from the
lungs ( hemoptysis ), ... Hemophilia A ... the bottom of the trachea and branch into the
lungs ). Bronchiectasis can result in very serious ...
Hypertension
... blood from the right ventricle to the
lungs . The pressure in the pulmonary artery is ... pressure in the arteries that lead to the
lungs . If no other cause can be found, the condition ... when the blood pressure in the arteries of the
lungs is abnormally high. " Primary " means that there ...