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Interstitial Lung Disease
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Interstitial Disease of Known Etiology Inorganic dusts    Silica    Silicates, especially asbestos, talc, kaolin, diatomaceous earth ... READ EXCERPTS »

Lung abscess
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Signs and Symptoms Productive cough (purulent sputum), pleuritic chest pain, sweating, fever, chills, headache, malaise, weight loss Treatment (Tx) Antibiotics, oxygen therapy, supportive care (I.V. fluids, aspiration ... READ EXCERPTS »

Lung cancer
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Even though it's largely preventable, lung cancer has long been the most common cause of cancer death in men and is an increasing cause of cancer death in women. Lung cancer usually develops within the wall or epithelium of the bronchial tree. Its most common... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Lung abscess
(Handbook of Diseases)

... A lung abscess is an infection accompanied by pus accumulation and tissue destruction. The abscess may be putrid (due to anaerobic bacteria) or nonputrid (due to anaerobes or aerobes), and it commonly has a well-defined border. The availability of... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Lung cancer
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Lung cancer usually develops within the wall or epithelium of the bronchial tree. Its most common types are epidermoid (squamous cell) carcinoma, small cell (oat cell) carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and large cell (anaplastic) carcinoma. ... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

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