Smokers’ lungs vs. healthy lungs Increased mucus production. Smoking may cause the lungs to produce more mucus. This increased mucus production can. Coughing. It is common for smokers to cough frequently or even develop a chronic cough. Often, smokers’ lungs sustain. Low oxygen levels. Smoking.

Verywell /Ellen Lindner. Depending on the type of lung cancer developing, early signs of lung.

ICD-9-CM codes included 416.0 (primary pulmonary hypertension), 416.8 (other chronic pulmonary heart diseases), and 416.9 (chronic pulmonary heart disease, unspecified). ICD-10-CM codes were not used in the reviewed studies, because the studies were conducted using claims data collected before October 2015.

Clinical Features of Lung Abscess/Neoplastic Lung Abscess. Symptoms of lung abscess include cough, purulent sputum, chest pain, fever, dyspnea, hemoptysis, anorexia/malaise, hoarseness, dysphagia, bone pain, clubbing, supraclavicular nodes, pleural effusion, hepatomegaly, as well as neurological manifestations like headaches, syncope, or seizures.

Overview. Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) is a complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or area (lobe) of the lung. It occurs when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) within the lung become deflated or possibly filled with alveolar fluid. Atelectasis is one of the most common breathing (respiratory) complications after surgery.

The symptoms of lung cancer usually are determined by its location in the lungs. Symptoms depend on the type of lung cancer causing them, as well. There are two major categories of lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): NSCLC is the most common type, accounting for roughly 85% of lung cancers.

The airways resemble an upside-down tree, which is why this part of the respiratory system is often called the bronchial tree. Large airways are held open by semiflexible, fibrous connective tissue called cartilage. Smaller airways are supported by the lung tissue that surrounds and is attached to them.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term used for a large group of diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. The scarring causes stiffness in the lungs which makes it difficult to breathe and get oxygen to the bloodstream. Lung damage from ILDs is often irreversible and gets worse over time.