Lung nodules are very common and are estimated to occur in 2% to 24% of the general population. Doctors often discover them on chest X-rays or CT scans for unrelated conditions. Most lung nodules ...

Dr George Owiti, a radiographer at Kericho County Hospital examines the Chest CT results of a patient admitted to the hospital. [James Wanzala, Standard] Despite recent breakthroughs that have ...

It's not only due to smoking, as this survivor's story might help demonstrate—says one expert doctor: "All you need to be at ...

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A lung biopsy may be used to diagnose lung cancer. During the procedure, a doctor will remove a small tissue sample from your lungs and send it to a laboratory for testing. Scans like a CT scan ...

The Lung Institute provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatments to patients with illnesses that affect the lungs and breathing, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ...

If you're a smoker or have other risks for lung cancer, you may want to get a screening test. If your doctor spots something out of the ordinary on your chest X-ray or CT scan, they may ask you to ...

A triple-whammy of advanced new diagnostic and treatment options holds the promise for better outcomes for New Jersey lung ...

June 13, 2024 — The reason why targeted treatment for non-small cell lung cancer fails to work for some patients, particularly those who have never smoked, has been ... Lung Cancer Study Offers ...

If you have a nagging cough, feel bubbling or wheezing in your chest, and can’t catch your breath, you may have some form of a lung infection, also known as pneumonia. This WebMD slideshow tells ...