Category: Pulmonary Disease

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Interstitial Lung Disease: Symptoms and Treatment

Nov , 01 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Interisitial lung disease 0 comments

The lungs are primarily responsible for providing oxygen and removing oxygen from the blood. This organ is able to work efficiently because of the presence of microscopic sacs called alveoli. The walls of the alveoli are one cell thick and…

22 Jul

Pleural Effusion: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Jul , 22 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Pleural Effusion 0 comments

Our lungs are surrounded by a thin double layered lining called the pleura. This area normally contains minimal fluid which acts as a lubricant to allow for free movement of the lungs as they expand and collapse during breathing. In…

22 Jul

Mesothelioma: Risk Factors and Treatment

Jul , 22 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Mesothelioma 0 comments

Mesothelioma is a cancer that can arise from the cells lining the lungs or abdominal cavity. This is a rare cancer which is strongly related to a history of exposure to Asbestos. Mesothelioma of the pleura, which is the lining…

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18 Jul

Sarcoidosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Jul , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Sarcoidosis 0 comments

Sarcoidosis is the buildup of inflammatory cells throughout the body. The cells can occur on organs or tissues. They most commonly are found on the lymph nodes, eyes, lungs, and skin. There is no cure for the disease, but it…

18 Jul

Asbestosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Jul , 18 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Asbestosis 0 comments

Asbestosis is a serious lung disease that occurs when a person inhales asbestos fibers. The longer the exposure to the fibers, the worse the condition and the more likely the person will be to suffer from lung scarring, lung cancer,…

15 Jun

Tuberculosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Jun , 15 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Tuberculosis (TB) 0 comments

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide which is caused by bacteria. It usually infects the lungs but it can affect any organ of your body like the brain, bone, liver, or anything. The disease is airborne…

15 Jun

Shortness of Breath: Causes and Treatment

Jun , 15 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Cardiology, Shortness of breath 0 comments

Shortness of breath is described as the difficulty or discomfort in breathing and the person feels suffocating. It is medically known as dyspnea. It is a symptom which means a person himself will tell to the physician that he is…

15 Jun

Pulmonary Function Tests: Overview, Indications and Risk

Jun , 15 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Pulmonary Function test 0 comments

Pulmonary Function tests are a group of tests used to find out whether your lungs are functioning properly or not. Lung function test is another name given for this test. Physicians order these tests if you have some problems in…

15 Jun

Pulmonary Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Jun , 15 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Pulmonary Fibrosis 0 comments

Pulmonary fibrosis is the disease in which lung tissue becomes thick and stiff as compared to its normal elastic form. The tissue basically becomes scarred dead material hampering the basic functions of the lung that is the exchange of gases…

15 Jun

Pulmonary Embolism: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Jun , 15 , 2018 Healthsoul Pulmonary Disease Pulmonary Embolism 0 comments

Pulmonary embolism occurs when a clot blocks the blood vessels of the lung occluding its blood supply. Pulmonary embolism results in damage to lung tissue causing chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or passing out. Pulmonary embolism usually occurs in…

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