A rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a South Atlantic cruise is drawing global attention to…
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“Pulmonary” refers to anything pertaining to the lungs or the respiratory system. This term is often used in medicine to describe organs, functions, diseases, conditions, and treatments related to lung health. Common pulmonary issues include diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, and pneumonia. Medical professionals specializing in this area are known as pulmonologists, and they focus on diagnosing, managing, and treating various lung conditions to improve respiratory health. Pulmonary function tests, which assess how well the lungs work, are essential tools in the evaluation and management of respiratory diseases.
Hantavirus spreads through airborne rodent waste particles and can cause deadly lung or heart failure.…
Older age, swimming long distances, cold water, and female sex are among the risk factors.…
Emphysema More Common in Marijuana Smokers Than Cigarette Smokers According to new research, airway inflammation…
Marijuana smokers may face unique lung risks, including higher emphysema rates, compared to cigarette smokers.…
Human Lung Chip reveals the effects of breathing motions on lung immune responses and leads…
Experimental drug reduces airway mucus that exacerbates common lung diseases. A multicenter research team co-led…
Research suggests small airways disease could be a lasting effect of COVID-19, with significant air…
Pinocembrin, derived from eucalyptus trees, has shown potential in treating lung fibrosis by improving lung…
The research suggests that lung regeneration therapies could mitigate long-term damage from COVID-19, with a…
Findings have implications in understanding, preventing and treating multiple lung diseases. Lung immunity is essential…
Scientists discovered that repeated airway injuries cause stem cells in the lungs to biologically age,…
Study points to mechanism of post-viral lung damage; suggests targets of intervention. The deadliest time…
Elite freedivers’ ability to survive near-zero brain oxygen levels could unlock new insights for heart…
Influenza A hijacks the body’s protective DAF receptor to amplify immune responses, leading to severe…
High-speed sneeze videos reveal that three-layer cloth masks with layered cotton and polyester block droplets…
A major trial found no benefit from antibiotics in treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, helping to…
Scientists at the University of Münster provide new insights into interactions between platelets and white…