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Interstitial & Occupational Lung Diseases

Interstitial lung disease involves over 180 chronic lung disorders. The diseases got their name because the tissue between the air sacs of the lungs, the interstitium, is affected by fibrosis (scarring). This category of diseases is also known as Pulmonary Fibrosis. Most of the diseases cause inflammations of the bronchioles, alveoli or small blood vessels — affecting breathing and oxygen transport. Discuss Pulmonary Fibrosis — symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and management — here.

Collapsed Lung 100%

Hi I have recently being Diagnosed with my 4th Collapsed Lung Mar 1997 took my 1st. Left side and 100% collapsed.  Had to get the lovely drain in Nov 1997 took my 2nd Left side and again the drain was inserted.. This time it wasnt a success and after 2weeks with this as my closest friend i had to...

by User avatar Gail Wallace255415

pancoastal

Hello! Yesterday I heard on TV this lady talking about some Pancoastal tumor. I have never heard of it before and I haven’t heard the whole story. I was wondering if there was somebody who knew a little bit more on this Pancoastal tumor to pass their knowledge onto me. Thx

by User avatar aloi2143

pulmonary problems from GERD?

Answered by a doctor

Hi! I have GERD. But, I also have problem with chronic cough. Is there some relation between Pulmonary problems and GERD? Is possible that I have pulmonary problems from GERD?

by User avatar Guest

my dad drug overdose?

My dad had end stage Pulmonnary Fibrosis. I talked to my step mom at 11:00 am, my dad was fine. She called me at 3:00 pm and said there was something wrong with him. I got there at 3:30 pm he was completely unresponsive and died 5 minutes later. She said he was anxious so she gave him 15...

by User avatar cindy3221938

Why people with severe emphysema have trouble with walking?

Answered by a doctor

Hello! My grandfather has emphysema and he has trouble walking. He used to be a heavy smoker but he has reduced the number of cigarettes when his disease was discovered. We used to make long walks in the park almost every day and he had no problems till recently. He walks very slowly and I can hear...

by User avatar patricia157960410

Problems relating to breathing difficulties

Hi i was in a total normal condition as eversince i went on holiday to the united arab emirits i started to suffer from breathing difficulties. Doctors over there told me it was due to high damp and humid levels since i went in summer 2006. It might seem odd but the first time i went in summer i...

by User avatar Guest

Lung nodule 2x3cm in upper right lobe

I recently had a ct scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis, in addition to a bone scan. All tests ordered due to pins and needles in all four limbs, and excruciating pain mainly in feet. And ongoing pain in ribs, groin, etc. for over a year. Also, loss of balance when trying to walk. My ct scan showed...

by User avatar Guest

green discharge from nose if i bend forward

I'm 23 years old male.. From the past 1 year i'm having greenish nasal discharge.. Its not completely green but yellowish green. It doesnt come whole day but, only when i bend forward for 2 or 3 minutes.. The mucus gets accumulated while laying down and gets discharged when i get up.. It also gets...

by User avatar Guest

Causes of pluralcy!

I'm 36 year old worried mother. My little son, who is only 8 years old, has developed one very serious lung disease called pleurisy! It all started few days ago with fever and chest pain. But with time- pain only got stronger and the strongest is while he’s sneezing or coughing but it is...

by User avatar Guest

Interstitial lung disease

Hi! Doctor told my wife that she probably have Interstitial lung disease. She has dry cough and some other symptoms. What is interstitial lung disease? How she can control disease?

by User avatar burridge248