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Pulmonary Diseases

Learn about common lung diseases, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Severe lung injury that makes breathing difficult.

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Asthma

Chronic inflammation that narrows the airways.

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)

Chronic lung disease affecting premature infants.

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Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

High blood pressure caused by chronic lung blood clots.

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Emphysema

Lung damage that makes breathing harder over time.

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Progressive scarring of the lungs.

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Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction

Temporary airway narrowing during exercise.

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Lung Nodule/Tumor

A small growth found in the lung.

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Mesothelioma

A cancer affecting the lining of the lungs.

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

A highly contagious respiratory infection.

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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

An inherited disorder affecting airway clearance.

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Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH)

High blood pressure in the lung arteries.

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Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Chronic nasal inflammation not caused by allergies.

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Tuberculosis (TB)

A bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs.

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Adenovirus

A virus that can cause respiratory infections.

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Blastomycosis

A fungal infection affecting the lungs.

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Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome (BOS)

Scarring of the small airways that limits airflow.

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Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome

A rare genetic disorder affecting automatic breathing.

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Flu (Influenza)

A contagious viral infection affecting the lungs.

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Interstitial Lung Disease

A group of diseases that scar lung tissue.

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Legionnaires' Disease

A severe bacterial form of pneumonia.

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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)

A rare lung disease affecting mostly women.

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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)

A bacterial lung infection that can become chronic.

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Pleural Effusion

Excess fluid surrounding the lungs.

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Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Protein buildup inside the lungs.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

A common viral infection affecting the lungs.

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Sinusitis

Inflammation or infection of the sinuses.

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Wheezing

A symptom of narrowed or inflamed airways.

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Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

An allergic reaction to the Aspergillus fungus.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Progressive lung disease that limits airflow.

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Bronchiectasis

Damaged airways causing chronic cough and mucus.

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Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

An inherited disease causing thick mucus in the lungs.

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Histoplasmosis

A fungal infection common in the lungs.

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Laryngomalacia

A soft voice box causing noisy breathing.

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Lung Cancer

Cancer that begins in the lungs.

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Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE)

Cancer-related fluid buildup around the lungs.

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Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)

Reduced breathing caused by excess body weight.

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Pneumonia

A lung infection causing inflammation of the air sacs.

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Pulmonary Embolism

A blood clot blocking blood flow to the lungs.

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Allergic Rhinitis

Allergy-related inflammation inside the nose.

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Sarcoidosis

An inflammatory disease that can affect the lungs.

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