The pleura is a thin layer of tissues that surrounds both the outside of your lungs and inside of your chest cavity. A pleural friction rub produces a scraping, raspy sound at the end of your ...
In an era where health consciousness is on the rise, many smokers and ex-smokers are seeking ways to support their lung health and potentially mitigate the effects of years of tobacco use.
That's what drives Matthew Morrell, MD, a pulmonologist and medical director of the Lung Transplant Program at University of Utah Health. "What's very rewarding to me is seeing my patients' lives ...
Cases of the bacterial lung infection soared to record high of 8.2million in 2023 according to the World Health Organization and data shows Britain's is also seeing a rise in cases. Though the ...