Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men and women. The American Cancer Society’s 2020 estimates for lung cancer cases include 116,300 new cases in men and 112,520 in women as well as 72,500 deaths among men and 63,220 among women. Furthermore, lung cancer typically occurs in older individuals. For...
Scleroderma, otherwise known as systemic sclerosis, is actually a group of chronic diseases that affect the skin and connective tissues. An estimated 300,000 people in the United States have the disease. It typically affects women more than men and usually occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. Many people have never heard of scleroderma,...
A pulmonary function test is a noninvasive diagnostic test that can tell how well your lungs are functioning. This test measures lung capacity, volume, the rate of airflow and gas exchange. This information will help your doctor to diagnose lung disorders and determine the correct course of treatment. These fall into two types of disorders:...
