Allergic granulomatosis and angiitis or Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a condition that affects the small blood vessels and capillaries in the body. It is an extremely rare condition and causes inflammation of these small blood vessels that leads to blocking of the airways and other passages in the bo  Read More

Fibrosing Alveolitis, also known as Pulmonary Fibrosis, is a lung condition that affects the tissues that support the air sacs. As a result, it is more difficult for them to absorb the necessary oxygen for respiration. The lung tissues thicken and scar in this condition, resulting in decreased elasticity of the organ and making breathing difficult.    Read More

The thyroid gland is affected by this inflammatory disease. The most common type of thyroiditis is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This condition develops when your body produces antibodies that attack thyroid cells. The thyroid gland does not appear to be producing enough thyroid hormone. Many people with this condition have a thyroid that is underactive. This condition is also referred to as hypothyroidism. They must take medication to keep their t  Read More

Histoplasmosis is a type of lung infection. Here is a list of causes of histoplasmosis you should know about: ·  Read More

Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) is a radiologic and histopathologic pattern of interstitial lung disease.  The prognosis of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) is poor as the current therapies related to it are of unproven value.  Moreover, the mean survival of a patient following diagnosis with UIP is approximately three years.  The person may also require lung transplantation in case of a f  Read More