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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.

Lung Fusion

I’ve heard that lung fusion is new diagnostic test for lung cancer. The fact is that one year ago I had lung cancer resection and recently I’ve heard of lung fusion and now I’d like to hear some info about lung fusion for I’d like to take some extra cares in sense of better diagnosis...

by User avatar Guest

What to expect after lung volume reduction surgery?

Hello! My father is currently participating in six weeks pulmonary rehabilitation program before his lung reduction volume surgery. Since he suffers from severe emphysema this surgery is his only option to improve his condition. I know that part of his lungs will be removed during the procedure...

by User avatar ginevra40538

Could someone tell me more about lung volume reduction surgery?

Hello! My mother suffers from severe emphysema. Her condition is getting worse and her doctor said we should consider lung volume reduction surgery. I heard many different stories and I also heard that this surgery is more dangerous then a heart surgery. My neighbor told me it bears many risks. I...

by User avatar ollie45453450

long term complications from sulfuric chemical pneumonitis

I was exposed to a high concentration of sulfuric acid mist in Oct. 1998.The treating lung specialist said I may have long term problems from it and had scarring that was nearly invisible on x-ray at the time. However, he wrote on the medical report to worker's comp. that it was acute and had...

by User avatar oosichi80226

Is there a cure for anthracosis?

I need some help with my grandfather’s health problem. He has been diagnosed with anthracosis, it seems that he got it because of the decades he spent working as a mining engineer (he was on the locations most of the time). Is there a cure for this problem? Will he be ok?

by User avatar avrom81984340

Why is lung volume reduction surgery performed?

Hello! My father has been having problems with breathing for years. He used to smoke more then thirty cigarettes daily and didn’t want to listen to anyone who tried to explain how harmful this was. His health became seriously endangered in the last two years and he wasn’t able to perform...

by User avatar tiena96353452

Could it beIs Coccidiomycosis serious condition?

Hi. I'm 45 year old male and about two months ago I started to feel symptoms that lasted till now. First I started to experience night sweats and weight loss. I dint know what could cause this but I didn’t pay too much attention on it. All this was accompanied with strong cough, chest pain and...

by User avatar bloemker1599

old granulomatous disease

recent chest x-ray results says "findings consistent with old granulomatous disease" AND "no radiographic evidence of disease". can only find explanations of "Chronic granulomatous disease" on the internet and I am a perfectly healthy 48 year old woman. also, PPD for...

by User avatar Ani

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Hi. I used to be a heavy smoker, but I quit when some bad signs have started to appear. Shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, loss of appetite... Went to see my doc and was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. He said that there is no effective treatment. Is that really so?

by User avatar Guest

symptom feels likes bubbles popping in my lungs

My symptoms are: 1. feels likes bubbles popping in my lungs, under my right breast (NOT below my right breast; but, under it). It's not my stomach--I had ulcers in the 1980s. 2. Sometimes, it's painful in the front, or the side, and in the back at the same area. 3. Sometimes, it feels like a...

by User avatar Inacrunch