Lung cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers which is rapidly becoming the most fatal cancer worldwide. The occurrence of lung cancer is nearly equal in both men and women. It seems that lung cancer and breast cancer have quite tough competition to rank first in being lethal among women. There is strong evidence…
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What is Interstitial Lung Disease?
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) also called Diffused parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD) are a group of diseases which are characterized by bilateral, patchy pulmonary fibrosis. In these diseases mainly the alveoli, interstitial spaces, basement membrane, alveolar epithelium, interstitial vasculature, perivascular and perilymphatic tissues are affected. Damage to concerned sites lead to abnormal ventilation-perfusion ratio which further…
What Causes Coughing?
Coughing is a widespread symptom resulting from a healthy reflex of the respiratory tract meant to clear the airways. It is sometimes a transient, mild, and self-limited symptom, but depending on its severity and quality, it can be relevant to diagnose significant health problems. Common causes can be divided into acute cough and chronic cough.…
Signs It is Time to See a Pulmonologist
A pulmonologist is responsible for diagnosing and treating various respiratory problems. You should be looking for a pulmonologist in Northern Virginia when you start experiencing troublesome coughing that doesn’t seem to stop. Coughing is a natural mechanism for the body to get rid of dirt particles in the airways. This could affect the quality of life as…
SLEEP APNEA DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT NORTHERN VIRGINIA
How Do I Know If I Have Sleep Apnea? Typically, we see patients that come to us complaining of feeling tired all the time or have loud snoring. Typically they come to our office in Northern Virginia looking for answers. Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder and also the most dangerous. Patients that…
INSOMNIA SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT NORTHERN VIRGINIA
What are the Symptoms of Insomnia? Insomnia is when a patient has difficulty falling asleep, difficulty remaining asleep or can also be when patients wake up early in the morning and not able to go back to sleep. Other symptoms of insomnia may include feeling groggy in the morning, sleepiness during the day, inability to…
