morefocus Lung Disease http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles morefocus Information on Lung Disease en-us support@morefocus.com support@morefocus.com PHP RSS Feed Generator The Genetics of Lung Cancer Discover how genes and DNA may affect your chances of having lung cancer. Read on to learn more about lung cancer and genetic testing. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/genetic-testing.php 11/20/2008 11:45:47 AM Lung Cancer: From Detection to Treatment An overview of lung cancer causes, symptoms, screening and treatment. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer.php 10/21/2008 13:43:21 PM The Roles of Proteolytic Enzymes and Cigarette Smoking Lists emphysema causes, including cigarette smoking. Discusses damage to the lungs caused by proteolytic enzymes. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/emphysema/emphysema-causes.php 10/21/2008 13:39:21 PM Asthma Management: Indoor Air Quality and Air Pollution Reducing indoor air pollution can help control asthma symptoms. HEPA filters are important in improving indoor air quality. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-pollution.php 10/21/2008 13:34:02 PM Latest on Asthma News: Research and Treatment Options Discusses asthma news, flu vaccine, the relationship between asthma and obesity, asthma and pets and the use of anti-inflammatory pills." /> <META NAME="KEYWORDS" CONTENT="asthma news flu vaccine anti-inflammatory obesity. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-news.php 10/21/2008 13:33:18 PM Albuterol Inhalers: Instant Relief for Asthmatics Information on the most common asthma medication: the albuterol inhaler. Asthma inhalers can also be used for steroids and other medications. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-inhalers.php 10/21/2008 13:32:06 PM What is Asthma? Inflammation of the Bronchial Tubes Introductory information and statistics about asthma as a disease of the bronchial tubes. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/about-asthma.php 10/21/2008 13:27:03 PM Diagnosing Pulmonary Hypertension: The Differential Diagnosis Diagnosing pulmonary hypertension requires medical imaging tests like EKG and echocardiogram in a process called differential diagnosis. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-pulmonary-hypertension/pulmonary-hypertension-diagnosis.php 10/20/2008 12:18:53 PM Types and Causes of Asthma Discusses types of asthma including allergic asthma, exercise-induced asthma, childhood asthma and intrinsic asthma. Addresses causes of different asthma types. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-causes.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Asthma Symptoms and Diagnosis Discusses how to recognize symptoms of asthma. Identifies and describes the use of the peak flow meter for asthma diagnosis and control. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-symptoms.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Recognizing Asthma Triggers Discusses common asthma triggers such as dust, smoke, chemicals, pet dander and more. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-triggers.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Asthma, Pregnancy and Female Hormones Discusses the connection between asthma and reproductive hormones in women. Explains how to identify the symptoms of asthma in infants. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-pregnancy.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Childhood Asthma: Infants, Toddlers and Children Do you know how to identify the symptoms of asthma in infants and children? Childhood asthma is an increasingly common health problem. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/childhood-asthma.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM What is an Asthma Attack? Describes the physiology and symptoms, like wheezing and sputum production of an asthma attack. Identifies asthma as a key symptoms in anaphylactic shock. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-attacks.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Asthma Treatments: Medications and Their Effects Discusses common medications for treating asthma, like bronchodilator inhalers, steroids and steroid inhalers and prophylactic treatments for asthma. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-medications.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Bronchial Thermoplasty and Asthma Treatment Describes bronchial thermoplasty, an investigational form of asthma treatment undergoing clinical study. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/bronchial-thermoplasty.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Asthma and Pets: Is Exposure to Pets Harmful or Beneficial to Kids? Discusses asthma and pets, and the hygiene hypothesis. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-and-pets.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM The Link Between Asthma and Obesity Discusses the relationship between asthma and obesity, including information on dietary fat and BMI. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-asthma/asthma-and-obesity.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Lung Cancer Symptoms and Types of Lung Cancer Discusses types of lung cancer, including small call and non small cell lung cancer, and common lung cancer symptoms, chronic cough, chest pain and dyspnea. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-symptoms.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Radiation Therapy: Targeting the Tumor with Radiation Explains how chemotherapy medications (Cisplatin, taxotere, etc.) control metastasis. Discusses possible chemotherapy side effects, including hair loss, nausea, fatigue and peripheral neuropathy. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-chemotherapy.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Risk Factors and Causes of Lung Cancer Discusses the causes of lung cancer, including smoking, secondhand smoke, radon gas, arsenic, nicotine and asbestos. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-causes.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Lung Surgery: Lobe Removal (Lobectomy) and Lung Removal (Pneumonectomy) Discusses lung surgery procedures for non small cell lung cancer tumors; wedge resection, lobectomy, complete lung removal, and lymph node removal. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-surgery.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM The Lung Cancer Screening Debate Explains the debate surrounding lung cancer screening, and whether a chest x-ray or bronchoscopy will extend survival rates. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-screening.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Physical Exam to Lung Biopsy: Diagnosing Lung Cancer Explains diagnostic tests for lung cancer, including sputum analysis, lung biopsy, chest x-ray and CAT scan. Discusses how swollen lymph nodes relate to lung cancer. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-biopsy.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Cancer Staging and Lung Cancer Prognosis Explains how lung cancer prognosis is related to cancer staging and tumor metastasis to lymph nodes and beyond. Explains the use of positron emission tomography. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-prognosis.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Radiation Therapy: Targeting the Tumor with Radiation Explains radiotherapy treatment options for lung tumors, including internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy). Discusses side effects, including esophagitis and pneumonitis. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-radiation-therapy.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Palliative Care: Improving Quality of Life for Lung Cancer Patients Discusses palliative care for stage 4 cancer, pain management and treatment for complications, such as superior vena cava syndrome, pleural effusion, hemoptysis, hypercalcemia. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/lung-cancer-palliative-care.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Pulmonary Hypertension: High Blood Pressure in the Pulmonary Arteries Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disorder due to high blood pressure in the arteries. PH is difficult to diagnosis until its late stages. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/lung-cancer/about-pulmonary-hypertension.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension The causes of primary pulmonary hypertension are unknown but may be linked to genetics. Secondary pulmonary hypertension is the result of other diseases or factors. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-pulmonary-hypertension/pulmonary-hypertension-causes.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Medical Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension Some common medical symptoms of pulmonary hypertension are extreme fatigue, dyspnea, shortness of breath and edema. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-pulmonary-hypertension/pulmonary-hypertension-symptoms.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Treatment for Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment for pulmonary hypertension include a variety of medications including anticoagulants and diuretics for PPH and controlling the underlying disease in SPH. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-pulmonary-hypertension/pulmonary-hypertension-treatment.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Health Issues Associated with the Lung Disease Emphysema Introduces emphysema, a form of lung disease that results in dyspnea, heart disease, and low levels of oxygen in the blood. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/about-pulmonary-hypertension/emphysema.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Medical Diagnosis Starts with a Physical Exam and Chest X-Ray Explains how a medical diagnosis of emphysema requires a physical exam and an x-ray of the lungs. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/emphysema/emphysema-diagnosis.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM In Emphysema Good Nutrition is Vital, Lung Surgery Possible Describes treatment options for emphysema patients, including proper nutrition, lung surgery, and a bullectomy. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/emphysema/emphysema-treatment.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM Dyspnea: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis Dyspnea causes and symptoms vary. Read on to learn about dyspnea treatment and diagnosis of dyspnea. http://www.lungdiseasefocus.com/articles/emphysema/dyspnea.php 08/26/2008 13:27:38 PM