Fact Sheets

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.
Emphysema
A form of COPD, emphysema is caused by permanent lung damage, making it hard to breathe.
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.
Robotic Bronchoscopy
A minimally invasive procedure to examine the lungs for the diagnosis of lung cancer and other diseases.
Tobacco Cessation in the Emergency Department
“Tobacco cessation“ is another term for quitting smoking.
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers
Lung cancer in nonsmokers is cancer that is commonly dispersed throughout the lungs rather than concentrated in one location. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking tobacco is the leading risk factor for small cell lung cancer, responsible for 98 percent of all cases.
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.
Pulse Oximetry
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive, pain-free way of measuring the oxygen in a person's blood.
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.