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A lung biopsy is recommended if a patient has a lung nodule or mass, chronic infection or any other lung condition. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist under a microscope to confirm the disease condition.

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LDCT May Help Detect Twice As Many Lung Cancers As X-Rays
New publication reveals that physicians have a lot more information to share with their patients regarding the benefits and risks of LDCT lung cancer screening

In COPD Patients, Inflammation Is Associated With Depression
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, depression is common and has been linked with disease severity and impaired quality of life.

Research Highlights Racial Disparities in the Surgical Management of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A new study has indicated that the surgical management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in U.S. hospitals varies widely depending on the race of the patient.

Monoclonal Antibody Appears Effective and Safe in Asthma Phase IIa Trial
US researchers say that a novel approach to obstructing the runaway inflammatory response implicated in some types of asthma has shown promise in a Phase IIa clinical trial.

Asthma Symptoms Affect Kids' Sleep Quality and School Performance
Poor sleep quality and low academic performance in urban schoolchildren due to poorly controlled asthma symptoms has been confirmed in a new study.

Soaking Up Sun may Help 'Treat' Asthma: Scientists
The amount of time that asthma patients spend in the sun may have an impact on their illness, suggests scientists.

Link Between Analgesics and Asthma Might Be Explained By Early Childhood Respiratory Infections
The link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use of these analgesics.

Ginger may Benefit Asthma Patients
Purified components of ginger may help asthma patients breathe more easily, says study.

Gene Replacement in Pigs may Ameliorate Intestinal Obstruction Associated With Cystic Fibrosis
Caused due to mutations in the CFTR and characterized by lung, pancreas, liver and intestinal dysfunction, cystic fibrosis is a serious condition

Minimal Dose CT Superior to Chest X-ray for Detection of Recurrent Lung Cancer: Research
Lung cancer is associated with very high mortality.

Articles

Lung Biopsy

The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung is known as lung biopsy. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist.

Prostate Biopsy

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about prostate gland

Biopsy-Specimen Processing

Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about the histological sections of biopsy specimen

Histological Section | Permanent Section technique | Frozen Section Technique | Pathologic Examination |

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lung. Majority of people who get lung cancer have been cigarette smokers, but not all people who smoke get lung cancer.

Childhood Asthma

In children with asthma, airways are swollen and inflamed. Breathlessness accurately describes an attack of asthma.

Skin Biopsy

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about skin biopsy.

Small Intestine Biopsy

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about small intestine

Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is the removal of some bone marrow tissue for diagnosis and management of cancers of blood cells and multiple myeloma.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy involves removing a sample of breast tissue to determine whether it is cancerous or benign.

Asthma

It's a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it

Endometrial Biopsy

Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about Endometrial Biopsy

Biopsy-Introduction

Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief Introduction To Biopsy

Liver Biopsy

Encyclopedia section of medindia explains in brief about Liver Biopsy

Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation Of The Lung

Medindia provides a very interesting Paediatric surgery section for doctors.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease involving the mucus and sweat glands and the medical world has still to find its cure

Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer accounts for nearly 1.3 million deaths annually worldwide. Lung cancer screening can help in early detection of cancer and possible cure.

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Diet for Obstructive Lung Disease
The right balance of energy boosting foods and protein foods along with adequate vitamin and mineral intake is the right diet for COPD.

ASTHMA
Learn more about Asthma, a chronic childhood disease with the highest incidence.

Quiz

Quiz on Lung Cancer
Lung cancer and smoking are closely associated. Lung cancer risk increases with the intensity of smoking. For more details, take this quiz.

Quiz on Asthma
Come winter and asthma is back with renewed vengeance. With air pollution ever on the rise and our everyday surroundings abounding in common allergens, it s best to stay informed on this respiratory condition so that you don t trigger off another asthma attack unknowingly. Let Christmas celebrations take your breath away, not asthma!

Quiz on Lung Cancer (Advanced)
Lung cancer, like other cancers, is a dreaded condition responsible for a number of deaths in both men and women. Test your knowledge on lung cancer by taking this quiz.

Quiz on Anti-Asthma Medications
Anti-asthma medications include quick relief and long-term medications. Test your knowledge on anti-asthma medication by taking this quiz.

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Asthma Management
Metered Dose Inhalers(MDI), which delivers medictions directly to the lungs, can be most effectively used in the treatment of asthma.

Lungs
The lungs are our organs of respiration. It is within these, that exchange of gases takes place.

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Health Reports

World Asthma Day 2013
The World Asthma Day is observed to improve asthma awareness and care of asthma patients. The theme for this year's World Asthma Day is "You Can Control Your Asthma."

Genes and Wheezing Illness Combination Make Children Susceptible to Asthma
A combination of 17q21 genotypes and HRV respiratory infections significantly increase the risk of developing asthma in children from families with a history of asthma or allergies.

Cockroach-Related Asthma in Kids
A combination of pollutant exposure and cockroach exposure results in increasing the chances of asthma. Pregnant mothers should take better care.

Pills for Prolonging Life in Lung Cancer Patients
One of the leading causes of deaths in females is lung cancer. Though smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, it is seen that 20 percent of women suffering from lung cancer have never smoked.

Turning Up the Heat-Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation, the body s reaction as an immune response to harmful agents, can actually be harmful to the body, especially when it becomes chronic. Read on to find out more about chronic inflammation.

Babies Given Paracetamol More Likely To Get Asthma
A recent study shows that a year old babies given paracetamol run a risk of developing asthma by the age of three years. However, this doesn t prove the link and further research is encouraged.

Meat-Rich Diet Poses Risk of Asthma and Hay Fever
Australian researchers have shown that a diet rich in meat can drastically increase the risk for asthma and hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis.

Kids With Asthma Suffer from Anxiety
According to an Australian study, young kids with severe or persistent asthma are more prone to develop anxiety and depression.

Can Vitamin E Supplementation in Pregnancy Reduce Childhood Asthma?
A study is being conducted to see if vitamin E supplementation during pregnancy can reduce the chances of childhood asthma.

Tiotropium Shows Potential as an Adjunctive Therapy for Asthma
Adding tiotropium to the combination therapy may delay exacerbation and provide sustained bronchodilation in asthma patients without heart disease.

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Medications

Acetylcysteine Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for chronic bronchopulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and others....	Albuterol (Salbutamol) Albuterol (Salbutamol) is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for asthma. It relaxes the smooth muscles in the airway, which a...
Amikacin Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections. It inhibits the production of bacterial proteins, wh...	Amoxicillin and Bromhexine Amoxicillin and Bromhexine contains penicillin antibiotic and mucolytic agent. It is prescribed for upper and lower respiratory tract infections ...
Azithromycin Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for various bacterial infections such as infections of the middle ear, throat, bronchus, sinuses, s...	Aztreonam Aztreonam is monobactam antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections caused by susceptible gram negative bacteria like urinary tract infect...
Bambuterol Bambuterol is a prodrug of terbutaline, prescribed for chronic bronchial asthma....	BCG live - Bacillus Calmette- Guerin BCG live - Bacillus Calmette- Guerin is a vaccine, prescribed for tuberculosis and bladder cancer....
Beclomethasone Beclomethasone is a synthetic steroid, prescribed for asthma attacks. This medication prevents the release of substances that causes inflammation...	Bedaquiline Bedaquiline is a diarylquinoline anti-tuberculosis drug, prescribed for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) with other medications. ...
Bevacizumab Bevacizumab is used to treat certain types of advanced lung cancer. It is also used to treat certain types of brain, breast, kidney, colon, or...	Bexarotene Bexarotene is an oral antineoplastic agent, prescribed for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL, a type of skin cancer), lung cancer, breast cance...
Bitolterol Bitolterol is a bronchodilator, prescribed for the relief of bronchospasm due to asthma and other respiratory diseases....	Budesonide Budesonide is a corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and also for breathing trouble. ...
Budesonide and Formoterol Budesonide and Formoterol contains steroid and bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma in patients 12 years of age and older. ...	Capreomycin Capreomycin is a peptide antibiotic, prescribed for tuberculosis. It stops the growth of tuberculosis cells....
Ceftazidime Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. It works by killing sensitive bacteria....	Cisplatin Cisplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy agent, prescribed for ovarian cancer, bladder cancer and metastatic testicular tumors either alon...
Crizotinib Crizotinib is an anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor, prescribed for non-small cell lung cancer....	Cromolyn Sodium Oral Inhalation Cromolyn Sodium Oral Inhalation is an inhaled anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for asthma attacks due to exercise, allergies and other factors....
Cycloserine Cycloserine is an antibiotic, prescribed for tuberculosis (TB). It is also used to treat certain urinary tract infections....	Dactinomycin Dactinomycin is a cytotoxic chemotherapy, prescribed for Wilm's tumor, Ewing s sarcoma and testicular cancer. This medication slows the growth ...
Dexamethasone Oral Dexamethasone Oral is a corticosteroid, prescribed for certain conditions associated with decreased adrenal gland function. ...	Doxercalciferol Doxercalciferol is a recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase) enzyme, prescribed for lung infections and to improve lung function in patien...
Doxofylline Doxofylline is an antitussive, prescribed for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)....	Doxorubicin Doxorubicin is a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, prescribed for treating various types of cancer....
Ephedrine Ephedrine is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for breathing problems (as a bronchodilator) and for nasal congestion. It is als...	Epinephrine/ Chlorpheniramine Epinephrine/ Chlorpheniramine is an antidote, prescribed for potentially dangerous allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or other substance...
Erlotinib Erlotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer....	Erythromycin Erythromycin is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, diphtheria, legionnaires' disease, pert...
Ethambutol Ethambutol is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for tuberculosis (TB). It stops the growth of TB cells....	Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel contains estrogen and progestin, used as a highly effective oral contraceptive. In addition, it reduces the risk of o...
Etoposide Etoposide is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for lung cancer and testicular cancer. ...	Flunisolide Flunisolide is a corticosteroid, prescribed for asthma and allergic rhinitis. It arrests the release of chemicals in the body that cause infla...
Fluticasone Fluticasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid, prescribed for preventing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It reduces inflammatory...	Gadoxetate Disodium Injection Gadoxetate Disodium Injection is a paramagnetic contrast agent, used with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose certain liver diseases....
Gefitinib Gefitinib is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for non-small cell lung cancer....	Gemcitabine Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog used in chemotherapy for treating certain types of cancer (like lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast canc...
Gentamicin Gentamicin is an antibiotic, prescribed for severe bacterial infections. ...	Hydrocortisone Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid, prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions. ...
Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever. This medication de...	Ifosfamide Ifosfamide is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer (breast cancer, lymph cancer, lung cancer) in combination with ...
Ipratropium Bromide Ipratropium Bromide is a bronchodilator, opens the air passages to the lungs, making it easier to breathe. It is used - on a regular schedule - to prevent...	Isoetharine Isoetharine is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma. ...
Isoniazid Isoniazid is an antibiotic agent, prescribed for tuberculosis (TB) either alone or with other medications. ...	Isoprenaline Isoprenaline is a sympathomimetic agent, prescribed for slow or fast heart beat, asthma and chronic bronchitis. ...
Isoproterenol Inhalation Isoproterenol Inhalation is a sympathomimetic compound, prescribed for asthma, heart attack and shock. This medication relaxes the muscles in the airways and a...	Ivacaftor Ivacaftor is a CF transmembrane conductance regulator agonist, prescribed for cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients more than 6 years old....
Kanamycin Kanamycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections....	Ketotifen Ketotifen is an antihistamine, prescribed for asthma, allergic conjunctivitis and other allergic conditions....
Levalbuterol HCl Levalbuterol HCl is a bronchodilator, prescribed for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents and children 6 years of age and...	Metaproterenol Metaproterenol is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and other respiratory diseases. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and improves breathin...
Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol Fumarate Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol Fumarate contains corticosteroid and bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma....	Montelukast Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), prescribed for asthma. ...
Nedocromil Inhalation Aerosol Nedocromil Inhalation Aerosol is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for asthma attacks. ...	Omalizumab Omalizumab is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, prescribed for moderate to severe asthma. It reduces the allergic responses in the body. ...
Oxtriphylline Oxtriphylline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. ...	Pancrelipase Pancrelipase is a digestive enzyme combination, prescribed for dyspepsia (indigestion), cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatecto...
Pemetrexed Pemetrexed is an (antifolate) antineoplastic agent, prescribed for mesothelioma (cancer that develops from the protective lining of the inter...	Porfimer Sodium Porfimer Sodium is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for esophageal cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and dysplasia in Barrett's Esop...
Prednisone Prednisone regulates the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels, and is used to treat arthritis, severe allergic reactions, multiple sclerosis...	Pyrazinamide Pyrazinamide is an anti-tuberculosis agent, prescribed for tuberculosis(TB)....
Rifampin Rifampin is a rifamycin antibiotic, prescribed for tuberculosis (TB)....	Rifapentine Rifapentine is an antibiotic, prescribed for tuberculosis (TB)....
Rituximab Rituximab is a monoclol antibody, prescribed for certain types of cancer such as lymphomas, leukemias, transplant rejection and some autoimm...	Salmeterol Salmeterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
Salmeterol and Fluticasone Salmeterol and Fluticasone contains corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma....	Technetium Tc 99m Depreotide Injection Technetium Tc 99m Depreotide Injection is a radiopharmaceutical preparation, used to identify malignant lung tumors in patients who are highly suspect for malignancy....
Terbutaline Terbutaline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. ...	Theophylline Theophylline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases....
Tinocordin Tinocordin is an immunomodulator, prescribed for tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma, adjuvant in cancer chemotherapy, and other infectious dise...	Tobramycin Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for the management of cystic fibrosis....
Topotecan Topotecan is a topoisomerase type I inhibitor, prescribed for ovarian or lung cancer that do not respond well to other types of cancer treat...	Triamcinolone Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid, prescribed for arthritis, skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders, severe allergies and as...
Vinblastine Vinblastine is an anti-microtubule agent, prescribed for Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, and testicular ...	Vinorelbine Tartrate Vinorelbine Tartrate is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and Hodgkin's disease....
Vitamin E Vitamin E is an antioxidant, prescribed for Vitamin E deficiency, cystic fibrosis. It is a dietary supplement....	Zafirlukast Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA), prescribed for asthma. ...
Zileuton Zileuton is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor, prescribed for asthma....

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