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I Have Lung Cancer - How Can I Find a Clinical Trials?
Finding clinical trials for lung cancer can seem overwhelming. How do you begin to find a trial that meets your particular situation?
LAM Lung Disease
LAM is a progressive lung disease that tends to strike women of childbearing age. Learn more from WebMD about symptoms, causes, treatments, and more.
Sarcoidosis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of sarcoidosis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Definition of Radiofrequency Ablation for Cancer
Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that may be used to treat cancer. What is this procedure?
How Is Lung Cancer Different in Men Versus Women?
Lung cancer in men is different than lung cancer in women. How do the statistics, causes, symptoms, treatment, and survival differ between the sexes?
Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Asthma During Pregnancy
Are non-drug therapy options effective for pregnant women with asthma?
NIV With AVAPS in COPD and Hypercapnic Encephalopathy
This study discusses the use of BiPAP S/T alone and with the addition of AVAPS in patients with COPD and hypercapnic encephalopathy. How do they compare?
What Is a Lung Nodule?
Lung nodules are fairly common masses of abnormal tissue in the lungs. They can be caused by any type of infection that impacts the respiratory tract, such as fungal infections, tuberculosis or bronchitis. Lung nodules typically don't present any symptoms other than an occasional feeling of tightnes
SARS Proves Deadlier than First Thought
A person's risk of dying from SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) may be much higher than initially thought, according to the first major study of death rates among a large group of SARS patients in Hong Kong.
COPD: How Will You Treat It at Each Stage?
WebMD explains the four stages of COPD and treatment options for each stage.
Pneumonia-Topic Overview
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks.
Crystalloids vs Colloids: The Debate Continues
Crystalloids have been the preferred agent for fluid resuscitation in the ICU, but a new study shows little difference between these and colloids in terms of 28-day mortality.
Lung Health Special Feature Stories and News
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Experts Find Dangers in Emphysema Surgery
Some Research Ends as Procedure Could Be Deadly for Very Sick Patients
Inhalers
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of inhalers, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Home Lung Function Test
A home lung function test uses a peak flow meter to monitor and evaluate any breathing problems you may have on a daily basis.
Up-to-Date on Mortality in COPD
What are the risk factors for mortality in COPD, and which patients are likely to live longer?
The Basics of Bronchitis
Learn more from WebMD about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of bronchitis.
About Breathing Problems
Breathing problems can result from a variety of illnesses and medical conditions. Breathing problems may be as minor as mild shortness of breath or as severe as respiratory failure. Problems may come on suddenly or develop over time. Breathing difficulties affect people of all ages, but the elderly