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Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Diseases By : Stephen Rogers Description : 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, ... |
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Current Therapies and Treatments of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer By : Rex White Description : 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, ... |
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Current Trends in Immunity and Respiratory Infections By : Nikolas Stephen Description : 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 ... |
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Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease: Mechanisms, Targets and Therapeutics By : Ryan Payne Description : 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. ... |
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Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment By : Tamzin Gillespie Description : 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 ... |
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Diagnosis and Emerging Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis By : Marvin Ward Description : 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 ... |
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Handbook of Clinical Pulmonology By : Gabriella Goodwin Description : 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 ... |
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Handbook of Lung Immunity and Inflammation By : Helen Smith Description : 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 ... |
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Handbook of Pulmonary Diseases By : Beatrice Gunther Description : 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 ... |
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High Altitude: Human Adaptation to Hypoxia By : Stephan Blackwood Description : 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 ... |