Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Diseases Author : Stephen Rogers Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Respiratory diseases are those diseases that affect the lungs and human respiratory system. Some common types of respiratory diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, Read More |
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Current Therapies and Treatments of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Author : Rex White Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a type of cancer characterized by the development of malignant cells in the tissues of the lung. The major signs and symptoms of NSCLC are shortness of breath, cough, Read More |
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Current Trends in Immunity and Respiratory Infections Author : Nikolas Stephen Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Respiratory infections or respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are infections that lead to diseases that affect the respiratory tract. Infections of the respiratory tract may be caused due to microbes like Read More |
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Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease: Mechanisms, Targets and Therapeutics Author : Ryan Payne Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Cystic fibrosis (CF) refers to a type of genetic disease that affects the lungs, digestive system and other organs. This disease occurs when the protein that generates mucus fails to function normally. Read More |
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Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Author : Tamzin Gillespie Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder which primarily impacts the lungs but also affects kidneys, pancreas, intestine and liver. The major symptoms include difficulty in breathing and coughing up Read More |
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Diagnosis and Emerging Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis Author : Marvin Ward Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder, which influences the liver, lungs, pancreas, intestine and kidneys. The long-term effects of this disorder include trouble in respiration, and coughing up mucus Read More |
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Handbook of Clinical Pulmonology Author : Gabriella Goodwin Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Pulmonology is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diseases involving the respiratory tract. It is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the lungs. These respiratory diseases Read More |
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Handbook of Lung Immunity and Inflammation Author : Helen Smith Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases The lungs are essential organs in the human body which facilitate the process of gas exchange. Lung immunity plays a critical role in the prevention of various respiratory diseases characterized by abnormal Read More |
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Handbook of Pulmonary Diseases Author : Beatrice Gunther Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Pulmonary diseases are the disorders that inhibit the lungs and respiratory system from functioning properly. They can be classified into three main types, namely, airway diseases, lung tissue diseases Read More |
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High Altitude: Human Adaptation to Hypoxia Author : Stephan Blackwood Subject : Pulmonology & Respiratory Diseases Hypoxia is referred to as the condition of low oxygen level and it occurs naturally in high altitudes. As the altitude rises, total atmospheric pressure falls down and causes a lower partial pressure of Read More |