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bronchoscopy |
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- A bronchoscopy is a test done with a thin, flexible fibre-optic tube called a bronchoscope. The tube is inserted through the nose or mouth into the lung. A tissue sample can be removed for study, or biopsied. |
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chest pain |
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- The chest is the area where the heart and lungs are located. These organs are protected by the rib cage and breastbone. Many different conditions can cause pain in the chest. |
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cough |
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- A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that sometimes includes mucous. |
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cytology exam of pleural fluid |
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- Pleural fluid is the fluid that surrounds the lungs and lubricates their linings. This test can help identify any cancer cells if they are present in the pleural fluid. |
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cytology exam of sputum |
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- A sputum cytology test can identify cancer cells in a sample of sputum. |
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mesothelioma, malignant |
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primary lung cancer |
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noisy breathing in adults |
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- Noisy breathing in adults is a common condition, usually caused by a blockage in the air passages. |
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pleurisy |
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- Pleurisy is inflammation of the thin lining around the lungs. |
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pleural effusion |
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- A pleural effusion is an abnormal collection of fluid around the lungs. |
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lung resection |
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sputum exam for Mycobacteria |
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tobacco use: smoking and smokeless tobacco |
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pneumothorax |
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- A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air in the space between the lung and the inside lining of the chest wall. |
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wheezing |
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- Wheezing describes a form of difficult, noisy breathing. |
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