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
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
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
Pediatric Respiratory Failure
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
condition, procedure
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening blockage in a lung artery that strains the lungs and the right side of the heart, among other symptoms.
condition
Fluid Around the Lungs (Pleural Effusion)
Fluid around the lung (pleural effusion) is a potentially dangerous condition that can masquerade as something less worrisome.
condition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through the lungs.