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… is more likely to spread than NSCLC. What causes it? Most lung cancer is caused by … cancer after being exposed to other harmful substances. Cancer may also be caused by gene … cancer and other things, such as your overall health. The main treatments are surgery to …
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Condition Basics What are pulmonary (lung) nodules? Pulmonary (lung) nodules are growths or "spots" in the lungs. You may have just one nodule (called a solitary pulmonary nodule) or more than one …
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… Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia … November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… a person's work history and doing a chest X-ray or CT scan. Lung function tests may be … a person's work history and doing a chest X-ray or CT scan. Lung function tests may be …
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… blister (bleb) on the lung ruptures and releases air into the pleural space. What are … blister (bleb) on the lung ruptures and releases air into the pleural space. What are …
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… These are some of the common symptoms of respiratory illnesses. Chest Problems Coughs, … and Older Other symptoms include: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Pleural Effusion Pleurisy … Learn about lung disease and respiratory conditions: Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory …
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… part of the bronchus and reconnects the healthy ends. Pneumonectomy. The doctor … Your remaining lung function. Your overall health before surgery. Which type of surgery … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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… down the disease and improve your quality of life. Smoking is linked to: Lung cancer. Most … down the disease and improve your quality of life. Smoking is linked to: Lung cancer. Most …
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… Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease … need this treatment, especially if they have respiratory distress syndrome . But a …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #62b) Immunizations Living with COPD Some lifestyle and … about lifestyle adjustments that can make living with COPD easier. Smoking Smoking is …
