A solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN) is an isolated lung growth surrounded by normal tissue. Most SPNs are benign (not cancerous) when they're diagnosed. However, some nodules can enlarge and change over ...

Both types can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, but a key difference is when you feel like you’re having trouble breathing. Obstructive lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive ...

Pulmonary atresia is a congential condition (a condition present at birth) that affects a newborn’s heart. It limits blood flow from the heart to the lungs. A baby with this condition may need ...

The UAB Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Nationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production. While symptoms of the disease do not usually appear in people ...

Pulmonary care is caring for and treating the lungs and respiratory (or breathing) system. This can include many kinds of lung conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...