Can you live with one lung?
The lungs are the primary organ of the respiratory system, and the human body typically has two lungs. However, exceptions exist, prompting the question...
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Understanding Its Impact
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (HRSV) is a common viral infection that primarily affects the respiratory system, particularly in infants and young children. HRSV is...
Sarcoidosis of Lungs: Clinical Insights & Management Strategies
Sarcoidosis of the lungs or Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a type of sarcoidosis that specifically affects the lungs, where clusters of inflammatory cells known as...
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Understanding and Recovery
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, previously known as Allergic alveolitis, is an inflammatory lung disorder caused by the immune system responding excessively to harmless particles in the...
Human Metapneumovirus: A Closer Look at a Respiratory Virus
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a pathogenic organism that targets your whole respiratory tract. This pathogen is more prevalent in the pediatric population but can...
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: Understanding Rare Lung Disease
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, also known as LAM, is a rare, progressive disease that predominantly affects the lungs but can also impact the kidneys and lymphatic system....
