Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to periodically stop breathing while they’re asleep. It is associated with many medical problems.
A sleep study is a noninvasive test that electronically records activity in the brain and body during sleep. Learn about this procedure.
Insomnia is a medical condition in which insufficient sleep causes a significant decline in daytime performance and functioning. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
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.
A one-way valve that is implanted in the airways in the lung help people with COPD and emphysema breathe more easily.
Tuberculosis is highly contagious and can be deadly. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, lymph nodes, and/or other tissues. Learn about symptoms and treatment.