You just don't know." Ciaccio went to a pulmonologist and underwent a PET scan, which uses a radioactive tracer to search for traces of cancer. The scan found signs of cancer, and a biopsy confirmed ...

A former radiographer at a Dublin hospital has been found guilty of professional misconduct over his inappropriate behaviour in carrying out a chest X-ray on ...

Getting screened for lung cancer is getting easier. Allegheny Health Network is part of a two-year pilot program that uses a ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — Researchers have shown that a test called ORACLE can predict lung cancer survival at the point of diagnosis better than currently used clinical risk factors. This could help ...

Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome ... to the second and third ribs closer to the shoulder and causes visible swelling both on X-ray and sometimes on visual examination.

Asthma can cause excess mucus buildup in the lungs, leading to chest congestion. It usually worsens when you have a respiratory infection or when your allergies are acting up. However, you can also ...

Red wine is good for your heart, but white wine could be the key to healthy lungs, a study reveals. Scientists have found that wine drinkers - particularly those who prefer white wine - have ...

If you got hit with covid — and the chances are good that you’ve had it at least once — your lung health may be compromised. There are other factors that impact our lungs, too, of course; genetics, ...