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DefinitionWhat Is a Pneumothorax? And How Can It Be Caused?/Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air between the parietal and visceral pleural cavity. Tension pneumothorax...
DefinitionWhat Is Alcoholism?/Alcoholism is the most serious form of problem drinking and describes a strong, often uncontrollable, desire to drink. Sufferers of alcoholism will often place...
DefinitionAlpha thalassemia? is a genetic? blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin?, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. This...
DefinitionAlpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) is a genetic? disorder that can lead to lung and liver? problems. Here, we break down everything you need to know about...
DefinitionApolipoprotein B (apoB) is a vital protein in our bodies responsible for carrying fats, like cholesterol?, through the bloodstream. When there’s an issue with apoB, it...
DefinitionAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. It impacts a person’s ability to focus,...
DefinitionWhat Is Bronchiectasis?/Bronchiectasis is a chronic? condition characterized by permanent and irreversible dilatation of the bronchial airways and impairment of mucociliary transport mechanism due to repeated infection? leading to...
DefinitionWhat Is Collapsed Lung?/Collapsed Lung is defined as the presence of air between the parietal and visceral pleural cavity. Tension collapsed lung is the accumulation of...
DefinitionCutaneous small-vessel vasculitis (CSVV) is a medical condition that affects the small blood vessels in the skin, leading to inflammation? and various skin-related symptoms. In this...
DefinitionWhat Is Dyspnea?/Dyspnea has been defined as shortness of breath? or perceived difficulty breathing or an uncomfortable breathing sensation. In general, dyspnea is distressful or unpleasant...
DefinitionWhat Is Emphysema??/Emphysema is defined as a pathological permanent dilatation of distal airways (respiratory bronchioles?, alveolar ducts, and alveolar sacs) due to the destruction of the...
