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Lung and Airway Disorders
Biology of the Lungs and Airways
Introduction
Respiratory System
Chest Cavity
Exchanging Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Control of Breathing
Defense Mechanisms
Effects of Aging
Symptoms of Lung Disorders
Introduction
expand / collapse Cough
Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Key Points
expand / collapse Coughing Up Blood
Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Key Points
expand / collapse Shortness of Breath
Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Key Points
expand / collapse Wheezing
Causes
Evaluation
Treatment
Key Points
Stridor
Cyanosis
Clubbing
Diagnosis of Lung Disorders
Medical History and Physical Examination
expand / collapseTests for Lung Disorders
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Sleep Studies
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
Chest Imaging
Thoracentesis
Needle Biopsy of the Pleura or Lung
Bronchoscopy
Thoracoscopy
Mediastinoscopy
Thoracotomy
Suctioning
Rehabilitation for Lung and Airway Disorders
Overview of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Oxygen Therapy
Chest Physical Therapy
Acute Bronchitis
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pneumonia
expand / collapseOverview of Pneumonia
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment
Prognosis
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Cause
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Pneumonia in Immunocompromised People
Aspiration Pneumonia
Abscess in the Lungs
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Asthma
expand / collapse Asthma
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
expand / collapse Prevention and Treatment
Preventing Attacks
Treating Attacks
Drugs for Preventing or Treating Attacks
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis and End-of-Life Issues
expand / collapseAlpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
expand / collapse Pulmonary Embolism
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Prevention
Treatment
Bronchiectasis and Atelectasis
expand / collapse Bronchiectasis
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment and Prognosis
expand / collapse Atelectasis
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment
Environmental Lung Diseases
expand / collapseOverview of Environmental Lung Diseases
Air Pollution-Related Illness
expand / collapse Asbestosis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
expand / collapse Beryllium Disease
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prognosis, Prevention, and Treatment
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Specific Building-Related Illnesses
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expand / collapse Byssinosis
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
expand / collapse Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
expand / collapse Gas and Chemical Exposure
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prognosis, Prevention, and Treatment
expand / collapse Occupational Asthma
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
expand / collapse Silicosis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention
Treatment
Interstitial Lung Diseases
expand / collapseOverview of Interstitial Lung Diseases
Diagnosis
expand / collapse Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
Diagnosis
expand / collapse Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis and Treatment
Respiratory Bronchiolitis–Associated Interstitial Lung Disease and Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia
Diagnosis and Treatment
Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia
Diagnosis and Treatment
Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis and Treatment
expand / collapse Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonia
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis and Treatment
expand / collapse Sarcoidosis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases of the Lungs
Introduction
expand / collapse Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Causes
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
expand / collapse Eosinophilic Pneumonia
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Prognosis and Treatment
expand / collapse Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Goodpasture's Syndrome
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
Pleural and Mediastinal Disorders
Overview of Pleural and Mediastinal Disorders
expand / collapse Mediastinal Masses
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Mediastinitis
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Pleural Effusion
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Pneumomediastinum
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Viral Pleuritis
Pulmonary Hypertension
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Mechanical Ventilation
Tumors of the Lungs
Overview of Lung Tumors
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Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Prevention and Treatment
Prognosis
Sleep Apnea
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Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
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