Tag: pulmonary function

  • LAM

    LAM Definition and Description of LAM Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive lung disease primarily affecting women of childbearing age. Characterized by the abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle-like cells in the lungs and sometimes in the lymphatic system, it leads to cystic destruction of lung tissue and impairments in pulmonary function. The exact etiology of…

  • Black Lung Disease

    Black Lung Disease Definition and Description of Black Lung Disease Black Lung Disease, medically known as pneumoconiosis or coalworker’s pneumoconiosis, is a chronic respiratory condition primarily caused by the inhalation of coal dust. This disease is characterized by the accumulation of coal dust in the lungs, leading to inflammation, scarring, and reduced lung capacity. It…