Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands. Get the facts about sarcoidosis from WebMD.......[Read More]

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Pneumonia is a lung infection than causes serious lung inflammation. The infection may be bacterial, viral or fungal. Pneumonia can be lethal in some cases. Bronchitis is also a condition characterized by lung inflammation. Bronchitis sometimes occurs after a common cold. Both pneumonia and bronchit......[Read More]

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A sputum culture is a test to detect and identify bacteria or fungi that are infecting the lungs or breathing passages. Sputum is a thick fluid produced in the lungs and in the airways leading to the lungs.......[Read More]

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Dealing with critics is never fun, least of all at work when you may feel slightly under the gun to begin with. It's one thing if your friend or neighbor criticizes something you do; you can simply dismiss it. At work --- your livelihood --- it's a different story. To cope with critics in that setti......[Read More]

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Asbestosis is a health condition that occurs when you are exposed to fibers made of asbestos; after inhaling the fibers over prolonged periods, you can develop difficulties with your breathing due to scar tissue development in your lungs. Symptoms associated with asbestosis include respiratory diff......[Read More]

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