Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A form of COPD, emphysema is caused by permanent lung damage, making it hard to breathe.
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.
A one-way valve that is implanted in the airways in the lung help people with COPD and emphysema breathe more easily.
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive, pain-free way of measuring the oxygen in a person's blood.
“Tobacco cessation“ is another term for quitting smoking.
ECMO is a machine that takes over heart and lung function when a patient’s organs don't work on their own. Learn more about this process.
ARDS is a potentially fatal form of respiratory failure characterized by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Bedside ultrasound is an advanced technology that's especially helpful in emergency medicine, allowing doctors to closely monitor patients.