Introduction Pneumoconiosis is a term used to describes a range of interstitial lung diseases caused by inhalation of mineral dusts, resulting in interstitial fibrosis. They are usually occupational diseases (but not always). Pneumoconiosis can...
Pneumonia (Adults)
This article describes adult respiratory tract infection. For more information, please see paediatric respiratory infections Introduction Pneumonia is a common lower respiratory tract infection, characterised by inflammation of the lung tissue. It is almost...
Pneumonia (Children)
Introduction Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, characterised by inflammation of the lung parenchyma and production of fluid in the alveoli. It is technically a type of bronchitis (infection of the bronchi). The...
Pneumothorax
Introduction A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space – between the lung and the chest wall. They can be: Primary – no underlying lung disease. Secondary – to underlying lung...
