Respiratory acidosis

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults, and may result in early death. See also:

Blood thinners – clopidogrel; Antiplatelet therapy – clopidogrel

Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a condition that occurs in obese people, in which poor breathing leads to lower oxygen levels and higher carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Campylobacter enteritis is an infection of the small intestine with Campylobacter jejuni bacteria.

Heart disease – prevention

Short bowel syndrome is a condition in which nutrients are not properly absorbed () due to severe intestinal disease or the surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine.

Carotid artery surgery is a procedure to restore proper blood flow to the brain.

A Meckel’s diverticulum is a pouch on the wall of the lower part of the intestine that is present at birth (congenital). The diverticulum may contain tissue that is identical to tissue of the stomach or pancreas.

Chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis is a long-term respiratory infection caused by breathing the spores of the fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum. See also:

Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancerous (malignant) growth in one of the ducts that carries from the liver to the small intestine.

A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, is the collection of air in the space around the lungs. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally does when you take a breath.

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare disease in which a type of protein builds up in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, making breathing difficult.

Heart bypass surgery creates a new route, called a bypass, for blood and oxygen to reach your heart. See also:

Angina is a type of chest discomfort due to poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium). Related topics:

Blastomycosis is a rare infection that may develop when people breathe in (inhale) a fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found in wood and soil. See also:

A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by fat, air, a blood clot, or tumor cells.

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material collects along the walls of arteries. This fatty material thickens, hardens (forms calcium deposits), and may eventually block the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. The two terms are often used to mean the same thing.

You have an artery on each side of your neck called the carotid artery. This artery brings needed blood to your brain and face. The blood flow in this artery can become partly or totally blocked by fatty material called plaque. A partial blockage is called carotid artery stenosis (narrowing). A ...

Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of , shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. See also:

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This article discusses describes pneumonia that occurs in a person whose ability to fight infection is greatly reduced because their immune system is weakened and not working properly. ...

Gastrointestinal perforation is a hole that develops through the entire wall of the stomach, small intestine, large bowel, or gallbladder. This condition is a medical emergency.

Chronic pulmonary coccidioidomycosis is a lung infection caused by breathing in the fungus Coccidioides.

Drug-induced pulmonary disease is lung disease brought on by a bad reaction to a medication.

Occupational asthma is a lung disorder in which various substances found in the workplace lead to breathing difficulties. See also:

Rheumatoid lung disease is a group of lung problems related to . The condition can include fluid in the chest (), scarring (), lumps (nodules), and high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension).

Angiodysplasia of the colon is swollen, fragile blood vessels in the colon that occasionally result in blood loss from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. It makes it difficult to breathe. There are two main forms of COPD: Chronic bronchitis, defined by a long-term cough with mucus Emphysema, defined by destruction of the lungs over time Most people with COPD have a ...

Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high in the arteries of the lungs. It makes the right side of the heart need to work harder than normal.

Acute pulmonary coccidioidomycosis is a lung infection caused by breathing in of Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii, fungi found in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America. See also:

Heart bypass surgery creates a new route, called a bypass, for blood and oxygen to reach your heart. Minimally invasive coronary (heart) artery bypass can be done without stopping the heart and putting a patient on a heart-lung machine. See also:

Disseminated histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that occurs after inhaling the of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. See also:

Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) that causes swallowing difficulties. Benign means that it is not caused by cancer. See also:

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease. See also:

Hepatic vein obstruction is a blockage of the vein, which carries blood away from the liver.

Chest pain – discharge; Stable angina – discharge; Chronic angina – discharge; Variant angina – discharge; Angina pectoris – discharge; Accelerating angina – discharge; New-onset angina – discharge; Angina – unstable – discharge; Progressive ...

An esophageal perforation is a hole in the esophagus, the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach.

Breathing difficulty involves a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also:

Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection that spreads through the bloodstream and involves many organs.

Myocardial infarction – discharge; MI – discharge; Coronary event – discharge; Infarct – discharge

Psittacosis is an infection caused by Chlamydia psittaci, a type of bacteria found in the droppings of birds. Birds spread the infection to humans.

The medical term for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides is lipid disorder. Such a disorder occurs when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and .

Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. Blood pressure readings are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and usually given as two numbers — ...

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting into the blood. See also:

Simple pulmonary eosinophilia is inflammation of the lungs associated with an increase in eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.

Angioplasty (ballooning) is a procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to your legs. These arteries can become blocked with fatty material that builds up inside them. This is called . A is a small, metal mesh tube that keeps the artery open. Angioplasty and stent ...

A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a “brain attack.” There are two major types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. When a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot, this ...

Mitral valve surgery is surgery that can either repair or replace the mitral valve in your heart. Blood that flows between different chambers of your heart must flow through a valve. One such valve is called the mitral valve. It opens up enough so blood can flow from one chamber of your heart ...

Aortic valve surgery is done to replace the aortic valve in your heart. Blood flows out of your heart and into the aorta through a valve. This valve is called the aortic valve. It opens up so blood can flow out. It then closes, keeping blood from flowing backwards. An aortic valve that does not ...

Ablate means “to destroy.” Cardiac ablation is a procedure that is used to destroy small areas in your heart that may be causing your . During the procedure, small wires called electrodes are placed inside your heart to measure your heart’s electrical activity. These electrodes ...

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device that detects any life-threatening, rapid heartbeat. If such a heartbeat, called an , occurs, the ICD quickly sends an electrical shock to the heart to change the rhythm back to normal. This is called defibrillation.

Mitral valve surgery is surgery to either repair or replace the mitral valve in your heart. Blood that comes from the lungs enters the left atrium of the heart and crosses into the left ventricle. The mitral valve between these two chambers makes sure that the blood keeps moving forward. when the ...

A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device that senses when your heart is beating . It sends a signal to your heart that makes your heart beat at the correct pace.

Peripheral artery bypass is surgery to reroute the blood supply around a blocked artery in one of your legs. Your peripheral arteries can become blocked with fatty material that builds up inside them. This is called . See also: