A new guideline for acute pulmonary embolism developed by 10 major specialty societies introduces a novel PE clinical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The respiratory system is made up of several organs and structures, including the lungs, windpipe, diaphragm and alveoli. It is ...

Inflammation caused by lupus may affect the lungs in many ways, and can involve the membrane lining of the lungs, the lungs themselves, the blood vessels within the lungs, and the diaphragm. The most ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

CorVista Health has announced a research collaboration with Mayo Clinic to evaluate how next-generation, non-invasive diagnostics may transform the identification and management of pulmonary ...

It’s a simple question that physicians usually do not ask their patients: “When was your last drink?” “If the patient says yesterday, you know the patient isn’t a casual drinker,” said Joe G. Zein, MD ...

A new tool shows promise in helping primary care physicians identify adults with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to research published in JAMA. More than 15 million ...

Lung sounds are the noises a person makes as they breathe in and out, including sounds of regular breathing. However, wheezing, crackling, stridor, and other sounds can also occur, indicating an ...

The UAB fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology provides a rich and supportive educational environment where life-long learning skills are acquired and intellectual curiosity is treasured. Our ...