Lung Conditions Definition & Overview

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  The lungs are central to the human respiratory system and the only internal organs that are constantly exposed to the external environment.

  The Lungs: Conditions and Diseases

  By Maryann Gromisch RN Guide on September 21, 2011 - 12:43pm
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  The lungs are a pair of air-filled organs which are suspended on either side of the heart in the chest cavity. These comprise a matrix of tubes with specific functions in the process of ...

  The Lungs: Anatomy and Function

  By Maryann Gromisch RN Guide on September 19, 2011 - 8:38am
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  What is Hyperventilation? Hyperventilation is the term associated with rapid breathing, which is breathing that is in excess of what the body needs to function.

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  Hyperventilation: A Commonly Misunderstood Respiratory Event

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on June 24, 2010 - 1:00pm
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  What is Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease? Diffuse parenchymal lung disease is one of several restrictive lung diseases.

  Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease: What is it?

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on June 15, 2010 - 4:30am
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  Alveolar capillary dysplasia, or ACD, is a rare, congenital and always fatal disorder. It is also known as misalignment of the pulmonary veins.

  Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia: Fatal for your Infant

  By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on March 8, 2010 - 12:37pm
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  Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (hereafter referred to as IPF for short), is a chronic and progressive disease of the lung wherein the lung tissues thicken, stiffen and scar without a ...

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  The Unknowns of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis – Part 1

  Impacted 1 Lives By Mamta Singh HERWriter on March 1, 2010 - 9:02pm
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  What is Hamman-Rich Syndrome Hamman-Rich Syndrome is also known as acute interstitial pneumonia.

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  Hamman-Rich Syndrome: Facts, Symptoms, and Treatment

  Impacted 1 Lives By Darlene Oakley HERWriter on February 25, 2010 - 8:40am
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  A second death has been reported in a pneumonic plague outbreak in a town in the northwestern Chinese province of Qinghai.

  Pneumonic Plague Outbreak In China Claims Second Victim

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  Below are a few important facts on lung diseases overall taken directly from the American Lung Association as of 2008: • Every year, almost 400,000 Americans die from lung disease. • ...

  Upper Respiratory Infections

  By Dr. Ramsey Expert on June 17, 2009 - 7:59am
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  Fingernails can say many things about a woman. Well groomed, close clipped nails are a sign of a woman who works with her hands. A French manicure sends a message of refinement. Long red ...

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  Fingernails and Your Health

  By Eliz Greene on April 21, 2009 - 10:52am