Introduction Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. The condition can be either acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection and resolves within…
Introduction Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, which are the two large, thin layers of tissue that separate the lungs from the chest wall. These layers are normally smooth and lubricated, allowing the lungs to…
Introduction Sarcoidosis is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease that can affect multiple organs in the body, most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes. It is characterized by the formation of small clusters of inflammatory cells called granulomas. These granulomas can…
Introduction Mycoplasma infection is a respiratory illness most commonly caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae. This infection is often referred to as “walking pneumonia” because symptoms are usually milder than those of typical pneumonia, and many people are able to…
Introduction A blood clot in the lung, known as a pulmonary embolism (PE), is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. It occurs when a blood clot, usually originating from the deep veins of the legs, travels to the lungs and…
