Particulate matter is the term used to describe various solid as well as liquid particles that accumulate in the air and do not immediately sink to the ground. The term encompasses both so-called primary emitters, those produced by combustion, and secondary emitters, those produced by chemical processes. A distinction is made between PM10 fine dust … Particulate Matter Pollution
The following groups of people are at higher risk of developing pulmonary embolism: Bedridden and immobile people are particularly at risk for venous thrombosis and, consequently, pulmonary embolism. After surgery, the risk for thrombosis is very high; if the affected person then stands up or presses hard during defecation, a clot can detach and reach … Pulmonary Embolism: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Squamous epithelium refers to a specific type of body cell found on various external and internal body and organ surfaces. Squamous epithelium has covering or protective properties and is therefore also known as covering epithelium. What is squamous epithelium? Epithelial tissue is composed of cells lined up individually, but the shape and thickness of the … Squamous Epithelium: Structure, Function & Diseases
The respiratory rest position exists when the opposing retractive forces of the thorax and lungs reach equilibrium and the compliance or distensibility of the lungs is at its highest. In the respiratory rest position, the lungs contain only their functional residual volume. When the lungs are overinflated, the respiratory rest position changes in a pathologic … Respiratory Rest Position: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Even ancient physicians knew that inhaling medically effective substances helped patients with respiratory problems. In modern medicine, inhalation with an aerosol device is considered a common form of therapy. All inhalation devices work on the same principle. What is aerosol therapy? In aerosol therapy, the patient inhales liquid or solid particles of active ingredient that … Aerosol Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Lung cancer or bronchial carcinoma is a life-threatening and serious cancer. Mainly smokers develop this tumor. The first signs of lung cancer are shortness of breath, severe coughing, and chest pain. What is lung cancer? Air sacs (alveoli) affected by lung cancer marked in section. Click to enlarge. Lung cancer or bronchial carcinoma is a … Lung Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bronchiolitis obliterans is a chronic disease of the bronchioles. It is progressive and eventually leads to obstruction of the bronchioles. At times, lung transplantation must be performed in the final stages of the disease. What is bronchiolitis obliterans? Bronchiolitis obliterans is characterized by inflammatory processes in the bronchioles that do not resolve. The bronchioles represent … Bronchiolitis Obliterans: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A bronchiolus is a small branch of the bronchi. It belongs to the lower respiratory tract. Solitary inflammation of the bronchioli is called bronchiolitis. What is a bronchiolus? The bronchioli are part of the lung tissue. Lung tissue is the tissue that makes up the lungs. It is formed partly by the bronchi and partly … Bronchiolus: Structure, Function & Diseases
In addition to general screening, not only smokers but also non-smokers should have their lung function checked regularly by their doctor. In addition to any previously under-recognized conditions, a whole host of other lung diseases are being discovered, including, increasingly, lung cancer. It is now the case that more lung ulcers and lung tumors are … Lung Cancer Treatment and Prevention: Treatment, Effects & Risks
In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (also called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF ), connective tissue forms uncontrollably in the lungs. The result is severely impaired lung function. There is no known cause of the disease. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease and a form of pulmonary fibrosis. The cause … Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia combines a large group of lung diseases that share the components of inflammation and lung scarring in varying degrees. The causes are unknown. Therapeutically, the inflammatory process is primarily suppressed so that the disease process is ideally stopped. If therapy fails, lung transplantation should be considered at an early stage. What is … Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Aspergillus fumigatus is the name given to a mold belonging to the genus Aspergillus. It is considered a high health risk for people with immunodeficiency. What is Aspergillus fumigatus? The mold Aspergillus fumigatus comes from the genus Aspergillus (watering can mold). The Latin name “fumigatus” is due to the smoky green coloration of the fungus. … Aspergillus Fumigatus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
