As a respiratory physician, I am very concerned about the health risks facing tunnel workers who may be inhaling deadly ...

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: An invisible threat One of the most concerning health risks linked to pigeons is hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), commonly referred to as pigeon breeder's lung.

CT agriculture: New crops, new technologies, (many) old farmers On an early fall day in 2014, more than 300 guests convened at the University of Connecticut to celebrate the 100th anniversary of ...

NETs play a central role in the progression of sepsis, as they are involved in trapping pathogens but can also trigger excessive inflammation, exacerbating lung injury. The complexity of sepsis ...

CT DEEP encourages residents to check DEEP’s Calendar of Events for updates. ‘We’re probably in peak virus season.’ CT experts say state seeing spike in illnesses. 'We're probably in peak ...

The incidence of so-called “black lung disease” has been roaring back due to mechanized coal extraction technology.

Testing may involve X-rays and chest CT scans ... coal smoke or silica. According to the NHS, more than 43,000 people each year are diagnosed with lung cancer in the UK. Smoking is the most ...

The Statesman has already reported that a number of villagers, who are working in the local quartz stone crushing factories are suffering from silicosis. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC ...

Instead, it creates images of blood vessels in your lungs layer by layer to produce multiple two-dimensional (2D) images of the inside of your chest. While the use of MRI lags behind the gold standard ...

After your final cigarette, your lungs start working to clean themselves. Some habits, like exercise and avoiding pollutants, may help support your lung health. If you’ve recently quit smoking ...

Treatment for lung cancer varies according to age, type of cancer, extent of disease, tolerance to medication and patient preference. Treatment options include a combination of surgery, radiation, ...