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    What Is Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion?

    November 1, 2018

    Learn how ex vivo lung perfusion saves lives by reducing time on the transplant wait list. Learn more about this procedure. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Transplant

    Tagged with: ex-vivo lung perfusion, lung procedure, lung transplant, lungs

    Learn more about Ex Vivo lung perfusion.
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    What Is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

    October 16, 2017

    Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), as well as who is most at risk for this condition. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: acute respiratory distress, lungs, respiratory condition

    Learn more about ARDS
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    How Smoking Cigarettes Affects Your Lungs

    April 21, 2016

    Find out how smoking cigarettes changes your lungs and how quitting can help reduce your risk of many health problems. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Lung Cancer

    Tagged with: lung cancer, lungs, smoking

    How Smoking Affects the Lungs
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    CTEPH: Another Kind of High Blood Pressure

    November 17, 2015

    Learn about CTEPH, a rare, sometimes life-threatening, type of pulmonary hypertension. Discover the symptoms and learn about the treatment options. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: blood pressure, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, CTEPH, lung transplant, lungs, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy

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    Pulmonary Hypertension Q&A

    June 5, 2014

    Learn more about lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension from UPMC expert Dr. Patricia George, MD. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Asthma, COPD, lung disease, lung transplant, lungs, M. Patricia George, MD, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea

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    Staying Warm in Cold Weather – Thanks to Your Brain

    December 27, 2013

    Find out how your brain keeps you warm in cold weather. Learn how it impacts different parts of your body to keep you alert and prepared for the elements. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: blood, brain, cold weather, goose bumps, hair follicle, heart, hypothalamus, hypothermia, lungs, shivering, temperature regulation, thermoregulation

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