(StatePoint) Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is an ultra-rare lung disease with approximately 3,600 diagnosed cases in the United States. Unfortunately, some people are potentially living with ...
Experiencing shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is common. It's a sensation where you're uncomfortably gasping for breath, feeling suffocated, yet it's distinct from air hunger. This could ...
We often hear about LFT (Liver Function Test) for the liver and KFT (Kidney Function Test) for the kidneys. Similarly, ...
Dr. Bochner answers the question: 'Do I Have A Heart Condition Or Asthma?' — -- Question:How can I tell the difference between a heart condition and asthma? Answer: So, people with asthma have ...
"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...
An ongoing trial at the Medical University of South Carolina is looking for a breakthrough for patients dealing with heart ...