Interstitial lung disease refers to a group of diseases that irritate, inflame or scar the lungs and supporting air sacs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lungs, lymph nodes, and/or other tissues. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease, causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs. Early detection and better therapies help people live longer.
Pediatric acute respiratory failure is an emergency. It can be serious, even life-threatening, but most children recover without chronic illness.
An autoimmune disease in which the skin becomes thickened and hardened. It can also affect internal organs.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disorder characterized by persistent obstruction to airflow through the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
ARDS is a potentially fatal form of respiratory failure characterized by low blood oxygen levels. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A form of COPD, emphysema is caused by permanent lung damage, making it hard to breathe.
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Learn about symptoms and treatment.