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Pulmonary medicine deals mainly with diseases involving the lungs and breathing. Since the lungs are closely linked to proper functioning of other body systems (such as the heart and kidneys), pulmonologists are often asked to evaluate patients with many different types of illnesses. In order to understand the types of disorders that can affect the lungs, it is first helpful (More)

General Information

Respiratory Disorders Respiratory Diseases: From the NIH Respiratory Diseases: Overviews

The Body

Anatomy of Respiratory System Lung (Image) Respiratory System (Image) (More)

Complications

Breathing Difficulties Emphysema The Dangers of Bed Rest (Patient Education Materials)

Symptoms and Tests

Breath sounds Bronchoscopy (Patient Education Materials) Bronchoscopy (Image) (More)

Treatment

Before Transplantation - Getting on the Lung Transplant List 2 drs with opposite opinions Brachytherapy (A Type of Internal Radiation Therapy) (National Cancer Institute) (More)

Staying Healthy

Environmental Tips Five Steps Help You Stop Smoking Now Healthy Eating for People with Lung Disease (Patient Education Materials) (More)

Additional information on Lung and Respiratory Diseases