Fact Sheets

Robotic Bronchoscopy
A minimally invasive procedure to examine the lungs for the diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases.
Bronchoscopy
In this routine test, a physician slips a flexible device called a bronchoscope through your nose or mouth, down your throat and into your lungs.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
ARDS is a potentially fatal form of respiratory failure characterized by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a procedure that makes an opening in the neck in order to place a tube into the windpipe. Learn about this procedure.
Endobronchial Valve Placement
A one-way valve that is implanted in the airways in the lung help people with COPD and emphysema breathe more easily.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of two primary types of lung cancer and the most common kind. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Fluid Around the Lungs (Pleural Effusion)
Pleural effusion is a condition in which fluid builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a broad term for different types of cancers that begin in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.