Scientists have made a key breakthrough in treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that ...

As cold and flu season ramps up, cases of pneumonia are up too. Here are the different types of pneumonia to look out for as the winter months settle in. This chest x-ray shows more opacity next ...

There is no cure; the best we can do is supportive care and try to limit some of the worst effects. So, please, if a child ...

On January 1, 1953, exploratory thoracotomy showed diffuse nodular disease in all lobes of the right lung, the nodules varying in size from 1 mm. to 1 cm. in diameter. Two wedge biopsies were ...

A fit and healthy mother of-two has revealed the early sign of lung cancer that put down to ... ‘Lastly, I was unable to sleep on my right side, it was completely unbearable.

At the hospital, a second X-ray confirmed the earring was lodged in Raelyn’s right lung. “I explained to the doctor that it was the back of an earring and that I don’t even wear earrings in ...

Researchers used PET/MRI to detect otherwise invisible inflammation. Less clear is how this might influence patient care.

There is no cure; the best we can do is supportive care and try to limit some of the worst effects. So, please, if a child ...

The temperature was 100.6°F. The base of the right lung was dull to percussion, with coarse rales, diminished tactile fremitus and breath sounds. The pulmonic 2nd sound was accentuated.

Our lungs are amazing organs. After all, we use them to breathe, allowing us to, well, stay alive! Though some things can ...

Perfusionists have the following responsibilities relating to the operation of the heart-lung machine: ensuring the machine is working correctly making sure the right parts are available ensuring ...