Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is caused by a wide range of direct and indirect injuries that lead to severe inflammation and damage in the lungs. The core problem in ARDS is the disruption of the alveolar-capillary barrier, which normally…
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a serious condition that primarily affects newborns, especially those born prematurely, but can also occur in adults under certain circumstances. It happens when the lungs cannot provide enough oxygen to the body due to problems…
Bronchiolitis in children is primarily caused by viral infections that lead to inflammation and swelling of the small airways in the lungs, called bronchioles. The most common culprit is the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which is responsible for the majority…
Bronchiolitis obliterans is a serious lung condition characterized by inflammation and scarring that narrows the small airways (bronchioles), leading to progressive and often irreversible airflow obstruction. The complications arising from this disease are numerous and can severely impact a person’s…
Alveolitis, also known as interstitial alveolitis or alveolar inflammation, refers to inflammation of the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. This inflammation can disrupt normal lung function and lead to symptoms…
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare lung condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of surfactant—a substance that normally helps keep the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs open—within the alveolar spaces. This buildup interferes with normal gas exchange, leading…
## What Causes Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)? Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM for short, is a rare lung disease that mostly affects women, especially during their childbearing years. It’s a condition where abnormal muscle-like cells grow out of control in the lungs, leading to…
Cystic lung disease refers to a group of disorders characterized by the presence of cysts—thin-walled, air-filled spaces—in the lungs. These cysts can vary in size, number, and distribution and may cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, or recurrent…
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung condition that primarily affects newborns, especially those born prematurely or with very low birth weight. It develops as a result of injury to the lungs during a critical period of lung development. To…
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a serious condition where blood clots block or narrow the arteries in the lungs over a long period, causing high blood pressure in these vessels. This leads to strain on the right side of…