Have you heard of the pulmonary microbiota, which may also be referred to as the lung microbiome? This refers to the complex collection of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, bacteriophages, fungi) that…
An estimated 1 in every 200,000 Americans has lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease that disproportionately affects females. To this day, researchers are still learning new information about this condition.…
When it comes to rare diseases, the diagnostic process can be long and arduous. On average, patients wait around 7 years for a diagnosis. Oftentimes, this also complicates treatment and…
According to Healio, there is now another health-related issue that can cause more hospitalization and worse quality of life (QOL) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): obesity. In the…
In 2016, 6-year-old Alec Ahmad loved club soccer, playing games with his two brothers, and running around with his friends at recess. He was full of energy. But every once…
According to Bronchiectasis News, patients with both HIV and bronchiectasis often have a difficult time being diagnosed with the respiratory condition. After researchers examined data from 14 patients, they discovered…
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