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  • Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeA life-threatening condition in which fluid builds up in the lungs, preventing oxygen from reaching the bloodstream and causing severe breathing difficulty.
  • AsthmaAsthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, making breathing difficult.
  • Autoimmune Lung DiseaseOccurs when the immune system attacks the lungs, causing inflammation and scarring.
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  • Bronchial ThermoplastyA procedure used to treat patients with severe, persistent asthma that is not well controlled with medications. A tiny, carefully controlled device delivers mild heat to the smooth muscle of the airways in the lungs, via a bronchoscope through the nose or mouth, and with no incision.
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  • Central Airway Obstruction (CAO) A complex condition that may cause life-threatening breathing problems and significantly impact a patient’s quality of a life.
  • Chest Cancers & MalignanciesChest cancers include malignant tumors affecting the lungs, chest wall and surrounding structures. The most common type is lung cancer, which may cause symptoms like persistent cough or chest pain.
  • Chronic CoughChronic cough is considered a lung disorder if the persistent cough lasts more than eight weeks in adults or four weeks in children.
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)A serious and potentially deadly lung disease that gradually develops. Ultimately, COPD irreversibly damages your airways and lungs.
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)An inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to form in the lungs and clog the airways, making it hard to breathe. This condition can potentially cause lung damage and affect other organs.
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  • InsomniaRepeated difficulty with sleep initiation, duration, consolidation or quality despite adequate time and opportunity for sleep.
  • Interstitial Lung DiseaseEncompasses hundreds of disorders characterized by lung tissue inflammation, followed by scarring.
  • Interventional PulmonologyThe art and science of diagnosing and treating complex lung, chest and airway conditions with precision, efficiency and a focus on fast recovery — often without the need for major surgery.
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  • Lung AbscessA lung abscess is a pocket of pus in the lung caused by infection, often following aspiration or severe pneumonia. Symptoms include cough, fever and foul-smelling mucus or phlegm.
  • Lung CancerBegins in the lungs, and most often occurs in people who smoke or who have smoked. It may spread to the lymph nodes or other organs in the body, like the brain.
  • Lung DiseaseLung disease refers to many breathing disorders. If all types of these disorders are grouped together, lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
  • Lung TransplantA surgical procedure to replace a diseased or failing lung with a healthy lung, usually from a deceased donor.
  • Lung Volume Reduction SurgeryA procedure that removes damaged lung tissue to improve breathing in patients with severe emphysema.
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  • NarcolepsyA chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally.
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  • Pulmonary FibrosisA common lung disease where tissue deep in the lungs becomes thick, stiff and scarred, making it difficult to breathe.
  • Pulmonary HypertensionOccurs when arteries carrying blood from your heart to your lungs narrow to the point of restricting blood flow.
  • PulmonologyA subspecialty of internal medicine with specific knowledge and training to diagnose and treat patients with lung diseases as well as chest infections and breathing problems.
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  • Respiratory FailureWhen your lungs do not function well enough to perform everyday tasks and sustain your normal activities.
  • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, RLS is a neurological disorder characterized by a strong, almost irresistible urge to move your legs when you are awake.
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  • Sleep ApneaWhen a person with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) falls asleep, his or her airway collapses and narrows, disrupting normal breathing patterns and sleep cycles — usually resulting in loud snoring.
  • Sleep DisordersChanges in sleeping patterns or habits that can negatively affect health. Include insomnia, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep apnea.
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  • Tuberculosis (TB)Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) that involves the lungs but may spread to other organs.
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