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There are three main types of lung disease, including:

  • Airway diseases: These conditions affect the tubes (or airways) that carry air into and out of the lungs. Diseases such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis narrow or block these airways, making you feel like you are breathing through a straw.
  • Lung tissue diseases: Diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis affect the structure of the lung tissue through inflammation or scarring. Lung tissue changes prevent the lungs from fully expanding, making it hard for you to take a deep breath to take in oxygen or expel carbon dioxide.
  • Lung circulation diseases: These affect the blood vessels in the lungs, caused by inflammation, clotting or scaring of the pulmonary blood vessels. This affects the ability of the lungs to take up oxygen or expel carbon dioxide, and this may also affect the functioning of the heart.

Lung disease can take many forms, including:

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The 华体会 Lung Diseases teams provide complete diagnostic and treatment services and facilities for patients with all types of respiratory diseases.

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    Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital are nationally recognized in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report.

    Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    No. 12 in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

    华体会 Lake Forest Hospital
    No. 50 in Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

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    Lung Transplantation Program

    The 华体会 Lung Transplantation Program combines leading clinical practice with groundbreaking research in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of severe lung disease. With an active clinical trial program bringing new treatments and procedures to light, our pulmonary physicians offer experience, innovation and expertise in the treatment of complex lung disease.

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