Lung diseases
Lung diseases
Lung diseases (/lʌŋ dɪˈziːz/) are a group of disorders affecting the lungs, the organs that allow us to breathe. They are characterized by a wide range of symptoms and severity, from mild and reversible to life-threatening and incurable.
Etymology
The term "lung" originates from the Old English word "lungen", which means "the light organ". The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise", meaning "lack of ease".
Types of Lung Diseases
There are several types of lung diseases, including:
- Asthma - A chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
- Pneumonia - An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
- Tuberculosis - A serious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs.
- Lung Cancer - A type of cancer that begins in the lungs.
- Pulmonary Embolism - A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of lung diseases include:
- Shortness of breath
- Persistent cough
- Chest pain
- Wheezing
- Fatigue
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of lung diseases often involves a combination of imaging tests, such as X-ray or CT scan, lung function tests, and laboratory tests.
Treatment
Treatment for lung diseases depends on the specific type of disease, its severity, and the patient's overall health. It may include medication, physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, or in severe cases, surgery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lung diseases
- Wikipedia's article - Lung diseases
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