Lung disease


Definition

Lung disease is any problem in the lungs that prevents the lungs from working properly. There are three main types of lung disease:

Many lung diseases involve a combination of these three types.

The most common lung diseases include:

References

Clifton IJ, Ellames DAB. Respiratory medicine. In: Penman ID, Ralston SH, Strachan MWJ, Hobson RP, eds. Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 17.

Kraft M. Approach to the patient with respiratory disease. In: Goldman L, Cooney KA, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 27th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2024:chap 71.

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