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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
Pulmonary Manifestations of the Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, although distinctive, are often difficult to diagnose and commonly pose a perplexing clinical scenario.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection-Exams and Tests
Learn about tests for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
COPD Tied to Tiny Brain Bleeds, Study Finds
Likelihood increases with illness severity, researchers say
Effect of Physical Training in Bronchial Asthma
Is physical training an effective treatment modality for bronchial asthma?
Spirometry Tests for COPD-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Spirometry Tests for COPD.
Mysterious Pneumonia Called SARS Continues to Spread, Potential Virus Identified
The mysterious pneumonia called SARS continues to spread, potential virus identified.
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
Moxifloxacin in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
Is moxifloxacin a safe and effective treatment option in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis? The AVANTI study investigates.
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.
Quality of Life and Fitness in Cystic Fibrosis
What kind of physical fitness has the biggest impact on quality of life for patients with cystic fibrosis?
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The causes, symptoms, and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease.
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.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection-Treatment Overview
Read about the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection.
Allergies and household cleaning
Normal household tasks, such as cleaning, can increase indoor air pollution.
Asthma Phenotypes in Asthma: A Genetic Study
Get a sneak peak at genetic variants for adult patients with asthma.