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… Condition Basics What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is the out-of-control growth of … usually first found on a chest X-ray or a CT scan . How is lung cancer treated? Treatment …
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… Condition Basics What are pulmonary (lung) nodules? Pulmonary (lung) nodules are growths or "spots" in the … lung when you were having a chest X-ray or CT scan. To diagnose the cause of nodules, your …
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… Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute … is getting into your bloodstream from your lungs. Bronchoscopy. This is a visual … infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses X-rays to produce …
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… Condition Basics What is black lung disease? Black lung disease is a common name for a lung … work history and doing a chest X-ray or CT scan. Lung function tests may be used to …
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… Basics What is a pneumothorax? A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is a buildup of air in the space between the lung and the chest wall (pleural space). As … of oxygen in your blood. You may need a CT scan or ultrasound to diagnose the severity of …
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… and Older Other symptoms include: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Pleural Effusion Pleurisy Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules Snoring Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and …
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… Surgery Overview The goal of surgery for lung cancer is to remove all of the cancer and … The doctor removes a small wedge of lung. Segmentectomy. The doctor removes a larger part of the lung. Lobectomy. The doctor removes the …
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… Overview Smoking harms your lungs in many ways. Quitting smoking is the … your quality of life. Smoking is linked to: Lung cancer. Most lung cancer is caused by smoking. After you …
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… Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease in infants? Chronic lung disease in an infant means that damaged tissue in the newborn's lungs is causing breathing and health …
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… Understanding COPD Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) is a chronic condition that damages the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease … being active with COPD, visit: Persons with lung conditions COPD: Using exercise to feel …
