Recurrent pulmonary embolism as a cause of chronic heart disease was probably first recognized by Ljungdahl 8 in 1928. Brenner, 9 in his systematic studies of the pulmonary vasculature in 1935 ...

Panelists discuss how the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension involves complex mechanisms across multiple genetic and treatment pathways, with over 20 identified genes and four ...

Bleomycin causes fibrogenic cytokine release, resulting in pulmonary fibrosis, increased PA medial thickness, RVH, and PH. 38, 39 In a model using adult male C57/BL6 mice, survival is 74% 2 weeks post ...

Summary Fluid retention can be a brief discomfort related to a lifestyle choice or a symptom of a serious health condition. The best way to manage edema depends on the original cause of the swelling.

A 2019 study involving 1,290 people with COPD found that 1 in 2 people had severe fatigue. If you have COPD, your body is working harder to perform basic functions like breathing.

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a lung disease that causes breathing difficulties, chronic cough, and mucus. Smoking is the primary cause, along with air pollution and dust. While ...

Emerging evidence suggests that pulmonary iron accumulation is implicated in a spectrum of chronic lung diseases. However, the mechanism(s) involved in pulmonary iron deposition and its role in the in ...

Why COPD Causes Fatigue Since COPD damages the lungs and airways, making it harder to breathe, the reduced oxygen levels can cause the patient to feel tired and exhausted. This also suggests that ...

What to Say It’s hard to know what and how to share about your COPD, especially with people who you aren’t as close with. But a good rule of thumb is to keep it simple. Give them some basic ...

“I’m a practicing pulmonologist and I see a lot of people who come to my office who’ve experienced symptoms of asthma or COPD for months to years, and the diagnosis hasn’t been made,” Dr ...

There’s no cure for COPD, but you can feel better and stay more active by changing your lifestyle. Discover 8 home remedies for COPD here. Get information on essential oils and herbs such as ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and fatal pulmonary vascular disease in which rising pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) leads to increased pulmonary arterial pressure and right ...