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| | Interstitial Lung Disease |
 | | Corticosteroid therapy may be prescribed, but there is no clear evidence that this treatment is effective. | | | For now, the use of corticosteroids, combined drug therapy, and the hope of lung transplant are three treatment approaches. | | | Lung biopsy - a surgical procedure to remove and examine lung tissue |
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http://www.cheshire-med.com/programs/pulrehab/ipf.html
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| | Lung volume reduction surgery (a number of different types of surgeries that removes part of the lung) also is showing promise for some individuals in the last stages of emphysema. | | | As with other types of cancer, lung cancer can be treated in a number of different ways, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. | | | The following diseases that can affect the lungs are grouped according to how they affect the lungs. |
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http://www.4woman.gov/faq/lung_disease.htm
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| | Environmental and Occupational Lung Diseases |
| | Bronchoalveolar lavage and transbronchial lung biopsy combined with energy dispersive x-ray analysis may be able to confirm the diagnosis of silicosis (27). | | | This is in contrast to radiographs in patients with pulmonary fibrosis in whom moderately involved lung bases may reflect severe physiologic dysfunction. | | | As in coal worker's pneumoconiosis, the chest radiograph in early stages often does not correlate with the degree of symptoms and physiologic findings (25). |
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| | Respiratory Disorders - Occupational Lung Diseases |
| | Also known as brown lung disease, the condition is chronic and characterized by chest tightness and shortness of breath. | | | Certain occupations, because of the nature of their location, work, and environment, are more at risk for occupational lung diseases than others. | | | Occupational lung diseases, like other lung diseases, usually require an initial chest x-ray for preliminary diagnosis. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 6, Ch. 78, Idiopathic Interstitial Lung Diseases |
| | The chest x-ray may be normal in as many as 10% of patients with various interstitial lung diseases, especially those with hypersensitivity pneumonitis. | | | HRCT is more accurate than conventional chest x-ray in distinguishing airspace disease from interstitial lung diseases, and it facilitates earlier detection and confirmation of suspected diffuse lung disease, especially in a symptomatic patient with a normal chest x-ray. | | | However, the usefulness of this procedure in the clinical assessment and management of most patients with these diseases has not been established. |
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http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section6/chapter78/78a.jsp
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| | National Jewish Lung Line - National Jewish Medical and Research Center |
| | LUNG LINE is staffed by registered nurses who have years of clinical experience at National Jewish. | | | LUNG LINE nurses provide educational information on lung, allergic and immune diseases to healthcare consumers who call, e-mail or contact National Jewish through our web site or other web sites. | | | Do you have a question about asthma, allergies or other lung disease? |
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http://www.nationaljewish.org/ll1.html
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| | Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Lung diseases due to gas or chemical exposure |
| | A new surgical treatment called "lung reduction surgery" is just emerging from the experimental stage. | | | A history of exposure combined with a chest x ray and lung function studies completes the diagnostic evaluation in most cases. | | | There are many techniques available to remove excess mucus from the lungs. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0008/ai_2601000846
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| | Asbestosis |
| | Many types of jobs are associated with health hazards, and the lungs are among the most vulnerable parts of the body to airborne threats. | | | If our review of your claim indicates that you are at risk for any of these lung diseases, we will arrange for you to have a FREE x-ray and medical screening. | | | Asbestos (a natural mineral still found in many commercial and household items), while in its naturally occurring state, poses little risk to our lungs. |
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http://www.lungdamage.com
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| | PCCU Volume 16 |
| | This disease is also called systemic toxocariasis, a zoonotic disease infecting the human viscera by the migrating larvae of Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati, the common intestinal ascarids of the dog and cat, respectively. | | | Today it is essential for the practicing physician to be aware of the common tropical lung diseases. | | | Acute lung injury in leptospirosis: clinical and laboratory features, outcome, and factors associated with mortality. |
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http://www.chestnet.org/education/online/pccu/vol16/lessons3_4/lesson03.php
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| | Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Cancer: Lung |
| | RadiologyInfo: Lung Cancer - Information about radiation therapy for patients, touchng upon such subjects as treatment options, what happens during therapy and possible side effects. | | | ABC's of Lung Cancer - Information about the condition and its treatment. | | | Understanding Lung Cancer - General information about the condition including causes, treatment and support. |
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http://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cancer/Lung
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| | Heart Surgery and Lung Surgery |
| | With the development of the minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgical technology, which includes robotic surgery, USC surgeons can achieve results that are safe, precise and reproducible; but with significant benefits to the patient in terms of decreased postoperative pain, recovery time, cost and cosmetic result. | | | USC cardiothoracic surgeons have engaged in a new era of cardiothoracic surgery that promises to significantly improve treatment of the most common forms of heart and lung diseases by introducing minimally invasive technology to cardiothoracic surgery. | | | Under the leadership of Vaughn A. Starnes, M.D., USC surgeons have performed more than 15,000 open heart surgeries for valve repair and replacements and coronary artery bypasses, and more than 10,000 surgeries for diseases of the lungs, esophagus and chest wall. |
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http://www.cts.usc.edu
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| | Environmental and Occupational Lung Diseases |
| | The environmental and occupational lung disorders are an important aspect of clinical medicine. | | | Several methods can be used to obtain occupational and environmental respiratory exposure information (5,6). | | | Transbronchial biopsy may be useful in patients with granulomatous disorders, such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis or berylliosis. |
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http://www.epler.com/occu1.html
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| | Rare Lung Diseases Consortium, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center |
| | These organizations, and the newly formed PAP Foundation and Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Family Network, play a critical role in patient education, assistance in study subject recruitment for RLDC clinical trials and the support and development of foundations for other rare lung diseases as organized patient support networks. | | | Through this partnership, a comprehensive center has been established to carry out longitudinal clinical studies, provide clinical training for young clinical investigators and to conduct clinical research designed to test novel therapies or develop outcome measures for rare lung diseases. | | | Ongoing clinical, basic and translational studies have already yielded critical insights into molecular mechanisms underlying lung function and defense in health and disease. |
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http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/project/rare-lung
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| | Respiratory Pulmonary Medicine |
| | Extensive information on diseases affecting the lung, subdivided into upper and lower respiratory tract disease, pleural disease, congenital malformations and chest wall cancer. | | | Extensive information, including basic knowledge, respiratory diseases and conditions and their clinical features. | | | The Australian Lung Foundation's guide to lung health and respiratory medicine. |
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http://www.medlina.com/respiratory_medicine.htm
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| | Hardin MD : Respiratory System & Lung Diseases |
| | Last updated Wednesday, Sep 28, 2005 [pictures of the human lung, pictures of the human respiratory system, pictures of the lung, pictures of the respiratory system, lung disease pictures, respiratory system pictures, respitory system, respatory system, respirtory system] [18742 | | | Hardin MD : Respiratory System & Lung Diseases | | | ClinicalTrials.gov : Respiratory Tract (Lung and Bronchial) Diseases |
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http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/resp.html
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| | The Lung Association -- Lung Diseases |
| | The Lung Association is a co-partner on this important project with Capital Health, Alberta Health, and the Clinical Practice Guidelines Program of the Alberta Medical Association. | | | The Alberta Lung Association is dedicated to providing information and support for individuals with COPD, focusing on tobacco reduction activities as a preventative measure. | | | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - C.O.P.D. (chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, or emphysema) |
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http://www.ab.lung.ca/diseases.html
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| | MedlinePlus: Respiratory Diseases |
| | Interstitial Lung Disease (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Lung Disease Data in Culturally Diverse Communities (American Lung Association) | | | Forest Fires and Respiratory Health (American Lung Association) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/respiratorydiseases.html
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| | Home - American Lung Association site |
| | The information contained in this American Lung Association® web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, and the American Lung Association recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional. | | | Share your experience and be inspired by your peers on the 'Living with Lung Disease Wall of Lung Champions.' | | | Join us in our mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. |
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http://www.lungusa.org
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| | Health Care Information Resources -- Lung Diseases Links |
| | Lung diseases - American Lung Association for asthma and other respiratory conditions | | | Lung diseases - American Lung Association of Illinois resources and programmes to promote lung health | | | Lung diseases - International Lung Sounds Association for those using stethoscopes or teaching auscultation |
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http://www-hsl.mcmaster.ca/tomflem/lung.html
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| | Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Lung Diseases |
| | The lung services teams is proud of its reputation in the area of pulmonary medicine and thoracic surgery, particularly of its ranking as the fourth best hospital for respiratory care according to U.S. News and World Report and numerous physicians listed in America’s Top Doctors. | | | In contrast to the procedure used by most other groups, Washington University surgeons remove the thymus through a tiny incision in the patient’s neck. | | | Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in partnership with lung specialists at Washington University School of Medicine, stands committed to providing patients with useful, up-to-date information about lung disease and its treatment. |
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http://www.barnesjewish.org/groups?NavID=11
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| | Virtual Hospital: The Diagnosis of Diffuse Lung Disease |
| | See related Patient Topics Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Lungs and Breathing, Procedures and Therapies, Pulmonary, Radiology or Respiratory Diseases--General. | | | See related Provider Topics Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Lungs and Breathing, Procedures and Therapies, Pulmonary, Radiology or Respiratory Diseases--General. | | | Decreased vs. Increased Attenuation Lesions in Diffuse Lung Disease |
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http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/radiology/DiffuseLung/DiffuseLung.html
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| | Your Lungs: Common Lung Diseases |
| | If not fully treated with medicine, TB can be fatal. | | | The number one cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoking, responsible for 87% of cases. | | | Emphysema is a lung disease effecting the flexibility of the lung. |
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http://www.lalung.org/yourlungs/diseases.htm
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| | Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Lung Transplantation |
| | During the next decade, ongoing clinical and basic research promise even greater understanding of transplant medicine and surgery, refinements in patient care and further improvement in outcomes. | | | Extensive experience in caring for end-stage lung disease and lung transplant patients | | | Lung transplantation has become an important treatment for end-stage lung disease in appropriately selected patients to treat the following: |
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http://www.barnesjewish.org/groups?NavID=340
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| | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
| | Lung and Respiratory System Review (pathology images, mostly micro) - Tulane Univ. (US) | | | Laser Surgery for Snoring and Sleep Apnea and an article: One-Stage Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty [Dickson and Mintz] - J of Otolaryngology, 25(3), 1996 | | | Beryllium Disease, and about Chronic Beryllium Disease - Nat'l Jewish Medical and Research C (US) |
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http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/c8.html
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| | Lung Diseases |
| | Radon and Cancers Other Than Lung Cancer in Underground Miners: a Collaborative Analysis of 11 Studies: NCI | | | Selection and Administration of Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer: Virtual Hospital, U. of Iowa | | | Obesity and Therapy-Related Toxicity in Patients Treated for Small-Cell Lung Cancer: NCI |
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http://medir.ohsu.edu/cliniweb/C8/C8.381.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lung disease |
| | Lung mass, right upper lung - chest X-ray | | | Obstructive lung disease -- a decrease in the exhaled air flow caused by a narrowing or blockage of the airways, such as with asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. | | | Lung disease is any disease or disorder where lung function is impaired. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000066.htm
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| | Diseases - About Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) - National Jewish Medical and Research Center |
| | The progression of ILD varies from disease to disease and from person to person. | | | It is important to determine the specific form of ILD in patients because what happens over time and the treatment may differ depending on the cause. | | | National Jewish Home > Disease Information > Diseases We Treat > Rheumatologic Conditions > Interstitial Lung Disease > About Interstitial Lung Disease |
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http://www.nationaljewish.org/a4.html
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 6, Ch. 75, Occupational Lung Diseases |
| | Deposition of organic, antigenic particles in the lung parenchyma may lead to the development of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis), an acute granulomatous process affecting the alveoli and respiratory bronchioles (see Ch. | | | Occupational lung diseases: Lung disorders directly related to matter inhaled from the work environment. | | | Inorganic particles may cause a fibrotic response that is focal and nodular, as in typical silicosis, or diffuse and generalized, as in asbestosis and berylliosis. |
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http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section6/chapter75/75a.jsp
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| | Toxic woods |
| | Mesothelioma: A cancer of the surface of the lung. | | | The reaction can be a skin or lung reaction. | | | Lung reactions are generally chronic coughs or wheezing. |
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http://www.riparia.org/toxic_woods.htm
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| | Chronic Lung Disease Resource |
| | Signs and Symptions of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | | | Prescription Drugs for Lung Disease (Canadian Lung Association) | | | Chronic Lung Disease Resource highlights the best information on Chronic Lung Disease using both original and off site links. |
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http://www.cheshire-med.com/programs/pulrehab/rehinfo.html
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| | MedlinePlus: Lungs and Breathing Topics |
| | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease see COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) | | | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) see Respiratory Diseases | | | Blood Clots in the Lung see Pulmonary Embolism |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lungsandbreathing.html
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| | Howstuffworks "How Your Lungs Work" |
| | Your lungs are complex organs, but what they do is take a gas that your body needs to get rid of (carbon dioxide) and exchange it for a gas that your body can use (oxygen). | | | We will explain some of the conditions and diseases that make breathing harder and cause the lungs to fail. | | | You breathe so regularly that it is easy to take your lungs for granted. |
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| | Lung Information for Patients and the General Public, NHLBI |
| | Lung Information for Patients and the General Public, NHLBI | | | Topics from the Diseases and Conditions A-Z Index (DCI) are also listed below and identified by this image: | | | El asma: cómo controlar esta enfermedad (Facts About Controlling Your Asthma) |
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung
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| | Drug-Induced Lung Diseases |
| | This is the place to get up-to-date information about drug-induced lung diseases over the Net. | | | Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Intensive Care Unit. |
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http://www.pneumotox.com
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| | Lung Diseases |
| | Black Lung Disease (Dust Inhalation Disease, Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis, Pneumoconiosis) | | | Note to users of screen readers and other assistive technologies: please report your problems here. |
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http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Browse/Lung.html
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| | 3 (1): 20 Abstract Full Text PDF Research article Altered prostanoid production by fibroblasts cultured from the lungs of human subjects with idiopathic pulmonary_fibrosis Roberto | | | HR NHLBI Division of Lung_diseases HI NHLBI Division of Intramural Research HO NHLBI Office of |
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http://freesense.free.fr/Diseases/c/1682.htm
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| | Lung Diseases |
| | dailylung.com - An award winning, full featured internet magazine covering lung disease and related health topics... | | | Dailylung.com is a multiple award winning, internet magazine covering lung... |
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http://www.impotencia.org/links/lungdiseases.html
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| | Rare Lung Diseases Consortium |
| | Rare Lung Disease Consortium 3rd Annual Conference and Investigator's Meeting, March 30th through April 2nd, 2006 |
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http://rarediseasesnetwork.epi.usf.edu/rldc
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