Types of Pulmonary Diseases You Should Know About

by Marta Ribeiro | August 23, 2016

There is a lot that we don’t know about the human body and about health. There’s such a big range of diseases that sometimes we just can’t keep track of it all. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a lung and heart condition, but there are also other pulmonary diseases you should know about.

But how does pulmonary hypertension develop? Here’s what you need to know.

In this video, shared by khanacademymedicine in 2014, learn more about different pulmonary diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia, and also the main classifications of lung conditions: obstructive, restrictive, ventilation and perfusion.

Do you know how PH can be treated? Here’s a list of 7 medications you should know about.

Pulmonary Hypertension News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

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Marta Ribeiro Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.