Finding it hard to breathe when you lay down is medically called orthopnea. Find a list of potential causes to help narrow down your overall risk here.

Eastern Hospital has introduced its latest 3D printed model of newborn babies' lungs to help doctors practise surgical ...

Veterans are the most affected by asbestos and mesothelioma. A centralized database for veterans exposed to asbestos to help ...

Chest Drainage System Market. The global chest drainage system market is poised for continued growth, with sales projected to ...

A heart-lung machine is a piece of medical equipment that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs, circulating oxygenated blood throughout the body. Also called a cardiopulmonary bypass ...

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO ...

Pleural mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs (also known as the pleura ... This procedure removes cancerous tumors from the abdominal cavity and then bathes the surgery site in heated ...

Depending on the exact disorder, lung transplants may be an option for those suffering from interstitial fibrosis. While not technically a disease, a pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the lung ...

The horrific, unpreceded wildfires that have hit Los Angeles this past week destroyed 12,000 structures and cost lives, and left city and county officials reeling in their attempts to contain the ...

Delhi residents are exposed to 10-18 million nanoparticles daily, with roadside deposits 30% higher, posing severe health risks due to deeper lung penetration and bloodstream impact. The research ...

These can range from a runny nose and tickly throat all the way up to an increased risk of heart attacks and lung cancer. Wildfire smoke is a mixture of gases and tiny particles from burning ...