Interstitial lung disease (ILD) refers to a group of conditions that cause damage and stiffness in the lung tissue. Over time, this damage can make it harder for oxygen to move into the bloodstream.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Most people are familiar with doctors using a cuff around the wrist to check blood pressure, a practice that can detect systemic hypertension. Dr. Lisa Rose-Jones, with ...

Researchers estimate that about 1% of the global population has pulmonary hypertension — a disease caused by high blood pressure in the blood vessels that deliver oxygen to the lungs. Past studies ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a type of high blood pressure in the arteries that go from your heart to your lungs. It happens when these arteries become narrow or blocked, making it harder ...

Prescribing the biologic drug sotatercept alongside standard treatment for the most severe form of pulmonary hypertension significantly reduces the likelihood of worsening disease when added within ...

Although some cases of PAH have known causes, such as genetic factors, many cases have no identifiable underlying cause and are designated as idiopathic. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical for ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a severe disease with poor prognosis and shortened life expectancy. Treatment has traditionally involved the sequential use of endothelin receptor agonists, ...