Warning Signs of Lung Disease - American Lung Association
2024年11月20日 · It is important to pay attention to these symptoms as they could be the first signs of lung disease, including COPD, asthma and lung cancer. Knowing the early warning signs of lung disease can help you receive treatment before …
What Are 14 Serious Lung Diseases? 7 Signs & Symptoms - MedicineNet
Learn the 14 most serious lung diseases below. Respiratory illnesses have a massive global health impact. The following facts are concerning: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects 65 million people globally and kills 3 million per year, making it …
12 Signs That Indicate Your Lungs Are Not Healthy - eMediHealth
2023年6月2日 · By understanding these signs, you can take proactive steps to seek medical attention and ensure the health of your respiratory system. This article will explore the signs that your lungs could be in trouble. The following signs and symptoms could be indicative of lung problems and dysfunction. 1. Persistent cough.
What Are Your Lungs Trying to Tell You? - UHealth Collective
2 天之前 · According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a group of medical conditions arising from irreversible damage to the lungs or airways. They are characterized by difficulty breathing and coughing, among other symptoms. “COPD is a condition characterized by persistent, usually progressive narrowing of …
COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月30日 · Symptoms include trouble breathing, a daily cough that brings up mucus and a tight, whistling sound in the lungs called wheezing. COPD is most often caused by long-term exposure to irritating smoke, fumes, dust or chemicals. The most common cause is cigarette smoke. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common types of COPD.
Types of Lung Diseases & Their Causes - WebMD
2022年12月3日 · A common health problem, lung diseases range from mild to severe. WebMD breaks down the information and describes the types and causes of some common lung diseases.
Pulmonary fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月15日 · Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis may include: Shortness of breath. Dry cough. Extreme tiredness. Weight loss that's not intended. Aching muscles and joints. Widening and rounding of the tips of the fingers or toes, called clubbing. How fast pulmonary fibrosis worsens over time and how severe the symptoms are can vary greatly from person to person.
Signs of Lung Problems | Lung Center - Temple Health
These symptoms can be the result of injury or disease to the lungs or a problem at any part of the respiratory system. If these symptoms persist, it’s important to see a lung specialist to determine what’s causing them, prevent further damage and provide relief.
Overview of Symptoms of Lung Disorders - Overview of Symptoms of Lung …
Some symptoms, such as cough or wheezing, may indicate a lung disorder. Disorders that affect the nerves or muscles, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome, cause weakness of the respiratory muscles and lung symptoms.
Lung.org • A cough that lasts longer than eight weeks • Shortness of breath that doesn’t go away after exercise • Chest tightness • Coughing up mucus or phlegm for a month or longer • Wheezing or noisy breathing • Unexplained chest pain • Coughing up blood. Early detection is key to successful treatment of lung disease.