Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...

“Patients with pulmonary edema generally describe breathlessness. Sometimes they feel like they are suffocating or breathing ...

Group 1 pulmonary hypertension (or pulmonary arterial hypertension) is a rare, highly complex, and progressive disorder that is incurable and ultimately can lead to premature death. PAH causes ...

Early management of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with IPF could slow disease progression and improve outcomes.

The pulmonary valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. The valve acts as a doorway that lets blood into and out of the heart. Pulmonary valve stenosis is when the ...

A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one of the arteries in the lungs. A pulmonary embolism can happen after surgery if a blood clot forms inside one of the veins in the body and ...

An LMU research team led by Professor Olivia M. Merkel, Chair of Drug Delivery at LMU, has developed a new delivery system ...

Pulmonary atresia is a congential condition (a condition present at birth) that affects a newborn’s heart. It limits blood flow from the heart to the lungs. A baby with this condition may need surgery ...