Pulmonary | search
Click here to view Pulmonary news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- Pulmonary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. a. : of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs. pulmonary tissue. pulmonary edema. b. : carried on by the lungs. pulmonary respiration. 2. : pulmonate. 3. : occurring in the pulmonary artery. a pulmonary embolism. Examples of pulmonary in a Sentence.
- COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's typically caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke.
- Pulmonary Hypertension: Symptoms, Treatment - Cleveland ClinicPulmonary hypertension (PH) is a general diagnosis that means you have high blood pressure in your pulmonary arteries. These are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood from your heart to your lungs. Pulmonary hypertension has many different causes. It’s usually a complication of heart disease or lung disease.
- Pulmonary Arteries: What They Are & What They Do - Cleveland ClinicYour pulmonary arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood from the right side of your heart to your lungs. In medical terms, the word “pulmonary” means something that affects your lungs. You have one main pulmonary artery, also known as your pulmonary trunk. This artery directly connects with your heart at your pulmonary valve.
- What Is a Pulmonologist: When To See One & What To ExpectA pulmonologist is a doctor who specializes in lung conditions. A pulmonologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the respiratory system. You might hear these healthcare providers called lung doctors, lung specialists or chest doctors.
More
