Fact Sheets

procedure, treatment
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
A medical therapy in which a machine temporarily takes over the work of a patient's lungs and heart.
condition
Pulse Oximetry
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method of measuring the saturation of oxygen in a person's blood.
condition, procedure, treatment
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
condition
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of diseases that irritate, inflame or scar the lungs and supporting air sacs.
condition, procedure
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a broad term for different types of cancers that begin in the lungs.
condition
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition in which pulmonary arteries constrict, leading to higher blood pressure. If left untreated, it can lead to heart failure.
condition
Long COVID (Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection, PASC)
Long COVID occurs when symptoms—new, continuing, or recurrent—arise four or more weeks after the initial coronavirus infection.
condition
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, lymph nodes, and/or other tissues.
condition
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.
condition
Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.