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Lung disease tests are failing Black patients, studies show. Experts are calling for change.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWidely used lung function tests often fail to detect lung disease in Black patients, according to...
How Is COPD Diagnosed?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMedically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD COPD is diagnosed based on your signs and symptoms, history of smoking and exposure to lung irritants, family...
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH): What Happens?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoChronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare form of pulmonary hypertension...
What Is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 11 months agoIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a severe, chronic lung disease. It involves lung inflammation and/or scarring of your lungs' alveoli, or air sacs. This...
What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?
Health via Yahoo News· 3 months agoPulmonary hypertension (PH) is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure in the blood vessels between the heart and lungs is abnormally high....
Pneumoconiosis
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe Risk of Breathing in Dust on the Job Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling dust particles in the...
'I'm a Pulmonologist, and This Is the Daily Habit I Swear By for Lung Health'
Parade via AOL· 1 week agoPulmonologist looking at lung scan Every part of your body needs oxygen to function properly. The...
Vitamin K may help keep lungs healthy, study suggests
United Press International via Yahoo News· 9 months agoPeople who have low levels of vitamin K are more likely to report having asthma, chronic obstructive...
Lung conditions ‘overlooked’ as many miss out on key tests – report
Press Association News via AOL· 7 months agoLung conditions are being “overlooked” in the NHS and as a result the UK has some of the highest...
Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health, particularly in patients with pulmonary...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 months agoEssential fats found in fish and nuts are tied to many protective health benefits. Researchers found...