Tag: Pulmonology
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How Long-Term Air Pollution Impacts Lung Growth in Children and Young Adults
Understanding the Link Between Pollution and Lung Growth Rising air pollution levels around the world have sparked growing concern among health professionals about how exposure affects the developing lungs of children and the still-maturing lungs of young adults. Unlike acute breathing problems that appear during pollution spikes, chronic exposure may subtly alter lung growth, influencing…
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Lung Nodules: What They Are and How They Are Evaluated
Understanding lung nodules Lung nodules are small, round or oval growths in the lungs, usually measuring a few millimeters to a few centimeters. Most nodules are benign (non-cancerous) and result from infections, inflammatory processes, scar tissue, or benign tumors. However, a subset can be cancerous or indicate an early stage of disease. The challenge for…