Lung

The lungs are the primary  organs  of the  respiratory system .They are located in the
chest on either side of the heart in the rib cage. They are conical in shape with a
narrow rounded apex at the top, and a broad concave base that rests on the convex
surface of the diaphragm.The apex of the lung extends into the root of the neck.

Diseases of lung:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  ( COPD )
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis
  • Lung cancer
  • ARDS
  • Interstitial lung disease  (ILD)

When should I see a Doctor?

If you have a cough that lasts for a long time, or you have trouble breathing.

 have  difficulty breathing
 are  wheezing
 have a  persistent cough
 regularly cough up  blood  or  mucus
 smoke
 have  unexplained weight loss
 have trouble exercising due to breathing problems

Treatment:

Accordingly

A. Medical
B. Surgical- Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Decortication, Segmentectomy.
C. Oncological: Radiotherapy,Chemotherapy.