Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive disease with a poor prognosis. Identifying chronic thromboembolic pulmonary disease as a cause of PH has major clinical implications as these patients ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. At the French Thoracic Society Spring Days in May, Dr Aurélie Dehaene, radiologist at European Hospital in Marseille, ...

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Latest medical research on lung disease. Learn about the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and lung cancer along with the latest treatment information.

At-home cancer screening tests may help you catch lung cancer early, but studies have yet to show their reliability. Only clinical tests, such as a biopsy or imaging scan, can confirm lung cancer.

Lung cancer has traditionally been associated with advanced age; however, its increasing incidence among young adults raises concerning questions regarding its etiology and unique considerations for ...

The evidence-based British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guideline for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in adults was published in 2013.1 There is a strong evidence base for the benefits of PR,2 and it is one ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease articles from across Nature Portfolio Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the respiratory tract that is characterized narrowing of ...

Information about lung cancer symptoms and treatments. Explore the latest medical research on cancers including experimental treatments.

Never-smokers are increasingly diagnosed with lung cancer due to genetic factors, radon exposure, and pollutants. Women and certain populations are at higher risk.

WebMD's COPD Health Center provides in-depth information on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease including symptoms, causes, treatment options, diagnosis, and tests.

When non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) spreads beyond the lungs, it often metastasizes to the bones. Estimates suggest 20 to 30 percent of people with NSCLC have bone metastases at the time of ...