{"product_id":"2940044527973","title":"A Simple Guide to the Asthma and Lung Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat are Lung Diseases?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLung diseases are diseases that affect the lungs or cause the lungs to not able to function properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLung diseases are of a few types:\u003cbr\u003e1. Airway diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsthma and Bronchitis:\u003cbr\u003eThese diseases involve the tubes or airways that carry oxygen in and out of the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eAirway diseases usually cause a narrowing of the airways such as in asthma and bronchitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Lung tissue diseases:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese diseases damage the structure of the lung tissue such as.\u003cbr\u003ea. Pulmonary fibrosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Chronic obstructive lung disease,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Primary and secondary lung cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ed. Pneumonia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarring or inflammation of the lung tissue makes the lungs unable to function properly.\u003cbr\u003eThe damaged lung disease makes it difficult to breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide\u003cbr\u003eThese diseases are usually more severe and dangerous because of damage to the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eThese lung diseases are the third commonest cause of death after cancer and heart disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Lung circulation diseases:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese diseases affect the blood flow in the blood vessels in the lungs and are caused by clotting, scarring, or inflammation of the blood vessels.\u003cbr\u003eAs a result the lungs are unable to take up oxygen and to release carbon dioxide.\u003cbr\u003eThese lung diseases can also affect heart function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Pulmonary embolism\u003cbr\u003ePulmonary embolism is a blood clot which forms in a vein, breaks free, travels through the heart and lodges in the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eLarge pulmonary emboli are fatal, causing sudden death\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Pulmonary edema\u003cbr\u003ePulmonary edema is the leakage of fluid from capillaries of the lung into the alveoli or air sacs.\u003cbr\u003eThis condition is usually due to congestive heart failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Pulmonary hemorrhage\u003cbr\u003ePulmonary hemorrhage, inflammation and damage to capillaries in the lung can result in blood leaking into the alveoli.\u003cbr\u003eThis may cause blood to be coughed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Pleural Cavity diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Pneumothorax:\u003cbr\u003eThese diseases are caused by a hole in the pleura (lining covering the lung) resulting in air escaping from the lungs into the pleural cavity.\u003cbr\u003eThe lung can collapse as a result of the escape of air from the lung into the pleural cavity.\u003cbr\u003eThis is called a pneumothorax and can present an emergency because the air in the pleural cavity can compress the heart and the air tubes of the lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Pleural Effusion:\u003cbr\u003eA pleural condition is the collection of the fluid in the pleural cavity called a pleural effusion.\u003cbr\u003eThe collection of fluid may be due to infection or inflammation of the pleural lining such as tuberculosis and cancer.\u003cbr\u003eFluid may also collects in the pleural cavity as a result of congestive heart failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Pleural Mesothelioma (a cancer of the pleural lining) is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosis of Lung Diseases:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRespiratory diseases may be investigated by performing one or more of the following tests\u003cbr\u003e1. Chest X-rays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Pulmonary Function Tests\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. CT Scan of the lungs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Culture of micro-organisms from sputum or respiratory aspirates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Bronchoscopy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Biopsy of the lung or pleura\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment of lung Diseases:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe treatment of the lung diseases depends on the types of diseases and the causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Lung Diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Asthma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Bronchitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Cough\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Pleural Effusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Pneumothorax\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Pneumonia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Lung Cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Epilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47148246270192,"sku":"2940044527973","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940044527973_p0.jpg?v=1769889115","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940044527973","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}