Perioperative sedation, pain management and immobility can produce aspiration events, atelectasis and apnea. Patients with a known history of diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Clusters #5 (“lung diseases”) is centered on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of lung diseases, with a particular emphasis on those that are newly developed during pregnancy or were diagnosed ...

The hypothesis was examined that progressive pulmonary atelectasis, with increased shunting, may occur during constant ventilation whenever periodic hyperinflation (by deep breaths) is lacking ...

Male sex was also shown to be an independent risk factor for longer hospital stays and increased hospitalization costs at ...

Device Market. The global oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device market is experiencing significant growth, ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The World Health Organization says chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. COPD is ...

Chronic coughing and wheezing may be warning signs of lung disease. WebMD's slideshow covers the symptoms and treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

of fluid. The left lung weighed 660 gm., and the right 600 gm. Microscopical examination disclosed atelectasis of the left lower lobe and a small infarct in the right lower lobe but no significant ...

There are two types of lung diseases: obstructive lung disease and restrictive lung disease. Both types can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, but a key difference is when you feel like you’re ...