Lu
Lubiprostone
Constipation: Laxatives Agents Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
Ludwig angina
Submandibular Space Infection
Ludwig's angina
Toothache: Complications Mouth Sores: Infection
Lumbago
see Back pain
Lumbar plexus
Plexus Disorders Nerve Junction Boxes: The Plexuses
Lumbar puncture
see Spinal tap
Lump
see also Tumor(s)
in breast
Breast Disorders: Breast Lumps Breast Lumps Fibroadenomas Breast Cancer: Symptoms
in neck
Neck Lump
in children
Neck Masses in Children
in newborn skin
Physical Examination of the Newborn
in throat
Lump in Throat
in vulva
Vulvar Cancer: Symptoms
Lumpectomy
Breast Cancer: Surgery Surgery for Breast Cancer
Lumpy jaw
Actinomycosis: Cervicofacial
Lunacy
see Mental health disorders
Lunate bone, avascular necrosis of (Kienböck's disease)
Kienböck's Disease
Lungs
see also Breathing
abscess of
Pneumonia: Complications Abscess in the Lungs Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Symptoms
age-associated changes in
Effects of Aging Changes in the Body With Aging: Muscles of Breathing and the Lungs
air conditioner
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Causes What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
anthrax infection of
Anthrax: Inhalation Anthrax (Woolsorter's Disease)
asbestosis of
Who Is at Risk of Environmental Lung Diseases? Asbestosis
aspergillosis of
Aspergillosis
atelectasis of
Atelectasis
beryllium disease of
Who Is at Risk of Environmental Lung Diseases? Beryllium Disease
biology of
Biology of the Lungs and Airways Inside the Lungs and Airways Gas Exchange Between Alveolar Spaces and Capillaries Diaphragm's Role in Breathing
biopsy of
Tests for Lung Disorders: Needle Biopsy of the Pleura or Lung Tests for Lung Disorders: Bronchoscopy Tests for Lung Disorders: Thoracoscopy Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias: Diagnosis
bird fancier's
What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
black
Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis
bleeding from
Some Causes and Features of Hemoptysis
blood flow in
Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels: Function of the Heart A Look Into the Heart
byssinosis of
Who Is at Risk of Environmental Lung Diseases? Byssinosis
cancer of
Lung Cancer Deaths Due to Lung Cancer
abscess with
Abscess in the Lungs: Causes
asbestosis and
Asbestosis
coughing up blood in
Coughing Up Blood Some Causes and Features of Hemoptysis
paraneoplastic syndromes in
What Are Paraneoplastic Syndromes?
screening for
Lung Cancer: Screening Cancer Screening Recommendations*
toxic gas exposure and
Gas and Chemical Exposure
cheese washer's
chemical exposure and
Gas and Chemical Exposure What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
in chickenpox
Chickenpox: Symptoms and Diagnosis
cigarettes and
see Smoking
collapse of
Pneumothorax What Is Tension Pneumothorax?
congestion of
see Pneumonia; Pulmonary edema
cork worker's
cystic fibrosis of
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Cystic Fibrosis: Not Just a Lung Disease
cysts of, in Marfan syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
defense mechanisms of
Defense Mechanisms
diffusing capacity of
Tests for Lung Disorders: Diffusing Capacity Measurement
disorders of
see also specific disorders, eg, Pneumonia
allergic
Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases of the Lungs What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
autoimmune
Goodpasture's Syndrome
coma with
Some Causes of Stupor and Coma
diagnosis of
Diagnosis of Lung Disorders Using a Spirometer Understanding Bronchoscopy
information resources on
interstitial (infiltrative)
Interstitial Lung Diseases Unusual Interstitial Lung Diseases Causes of Interstitial Lung Diseases Comparing Types Of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
in newborn
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
occupational (environmental)
Environmental Lung Diseases Who Is at Risk of Environmental Lung Diseases? Nanoparticles: A New Cause of Environmental Lung Disease?
rehabilitation for
Rehabilitation for Lung and Airway Disorders Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Pulmonary Rehabilitation
shortness of breath and
Some Causes and Features of Shortness of Breath
symptoms of
Symptoms of Lung Disorders
in systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Lung Problems
travel and
Specific Medical Conditions and Travel: Lung Disease
drug-induced disease of
Unusual Interstitial Lung Diseases
dysplasia of, in newborn
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
embolism of
see Pulmonary embolism
failure of
Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome What Causes Respiratory Failure?
farmer's
fetal
Diabetes During Pregnancy: Treatment Problems With Amniotic Fluid Prematurity: Prevention
fibrosis of
Comparing Types Of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
in black lung
cystic
idiopathic
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
flow rate of
Tests for Lung Disorders: Lung Volume and Flow Rate Measurements Using a Spirometer
fluid accumulation in, in heart failure
Heart Failure: Symptoms Heart Failure: Treatment of Acute Heart Failure
fluke infection of
Other Parasites
function testing of
Tests for Lung Disorders: Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Using a Spirometer
gas exchange in
Exchanging Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Gas Exchange Between Alveolar Spaces and Capillaries
grain worker's
Byssinosis
hantavirus infection of
Hantavirus Infection
histoplasmosis of
Histoplasmosis
imaging of
Tests for Lung Disorders: Chest Imaging
infection of
see and specific conditions
inflammation of
see Pneumonitis
injury to
blood transfusion related
Precautions and Adverse Reactions During Blood Transfusion: Lung injury
irritation of
malt worker's
maple bark stripper's
miller's
mushroom worker's
occupational diseases of
Who Is at Risk of Environmental Lung Diseases?
pleural effusion and
Pleural Effusion Common Causes of Pleural Effusion*
pleurisy and
Chest Pain: Causes Major Causes of Pleuritic Chest Pain
postural drainage of
Chest Physical Therapy: Postural drainage
in premature infant
Prematurity: Underdeveloped Lungs Respiratory Distress Syndrome
radiation injury to
Radiation Injury: Local Radiation Injury
reduction surgery for
Bronchiectasis and Atelectasis: Treatment and Prognosis
respiratory distress syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Causes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
scan of
Tests for Lung Disorders: Chest Imaging Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Diagnosis
Shortness of Breath: Lung disorders
silicosis of
Who Is at Risk of Environmental Lung Diseases? Silicosis
silo filler's disease of
Who Is at Risk of Environmental Lung Diseases? Gas and Chemical Exposure
smoke-related injury to
Smoke Inhalation
suctioning of
Tests for Lung Disorders: Suctioning Chest Physical Therapy: Suctioning
surgery on
in bronchiectasis
in cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Treatment
in lung cancer
Lung Cancer: Surgery
thoracoscopy for
Tests for Lung Disorders: Thoracoscopy
thoracotomy for
Tests for Lung Disorders: Thoracotomy
transplantation of
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Other Treatments Bronchiectasis and Atelectasis: Treatment and Prognosis Pulmonary Hypertension: Treatment Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation
tuberculosis of
Tuberculosis and Leprosy
tumors of
Tumors of the Lungs
woodworker's
Lung volume
Lung volume reduction surgery
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Other Treatments
Lupus erythematosus
discoid
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
hair loss and
Some Causes and Features of Hair Loss
systemic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Characteristics of Lupus Some Autoimmune Disorders
in pregnancy
Autoimmune Disorders During Pregnancy: Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)
swollen lymph nodes and
Some Causes and Features of Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lupus pneumonitis
Luteinizing hormone
Major Hormones Pituitary: The Master Gland Pituitary Gland Disorders Biology of the Female Reproductive System
deficiency of
Hypopituitarism: Deficiency of Gonadotropins (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone)
measurement of
Hypopituitarism: Diagnosis
in menstrual cycle
Changes During the Menstrual Cycle Menstrual Cycle: Follicular Phase