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The Harm of E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes, which officially entered the U.S. marketplace in 2007, are electronic devices that appear similar to regular cigarettes but are designed to deliver a chemical solution, such as nicotine. They are commonly referred to as "vapes" or "juuls." Due to their...
What to Expect in a Lung Cancer Screening
If you are worried that you might be at risk for lung cancer, then you should talk to your doctor about undergoing cancer screening. This type of screening can help prevent the disease from spreading. Screening often can also catch progression early enough to treat it...
Ways to Prevent Lung Disease
Although you may take them for granted, your lungs are amazing organs. Your pulmonary system plays many roles including taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. However, there are conditions and diseases that can affect your lungs and compromise their function....
Most Common Types of Lung Disease
There are various types of lung diseases that can lead to acute or chronic respiratory conditions. While smoking and other air pollutants form the leading causes of these conditions, others are inherited or idiopathic (where the cause remains unknown) in nature. Other...
What Is Critical Care Medicine?
The healthcare field is categorized into dozens of different specialties and organizations, each with the ultimate goal of providing patients with optimal and appropriate expertise for their unique condition. While some specialties are widely known, such as family...