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Painful Breathing & Back Pain

The back, more specifically the muscles on the back, are closely connected with the muscles in the front of the body associated with the respiratory system. The human lungs are situated near the trapezius muscles on the back and are therefore influenced by the movement exhibited in those muscles. Wh

Persistent Thigh Pain

Experiencing persistent pain in your thigh can be an indication that you are suffering from a condition called meralgia paresthetica, which means that the large sensory nerve in your legs, called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LECN), is compressed, resulting in a burning and painful sensation

Angiogram of the Lung

An angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses fluoroscopy to take pictures of the blood flow within the blood vessels of the lung.

Pneumonia May Be Sign of Lung Cancer

I don't want to be an alarmist, but if you or a loved one have had pneumonia recently, you might wish to talk to your doctor about a new study. Researchers

Bronchitis

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of bronchitis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

H1N1: Insights From ATS 2009

Christopher Lettieri, MD, shares insights from the H1N1 symposium presented at the annual American Thoracic Society meeting, May 2009.