How does fluid build up around the lungs? There are two sheets of tissue that protect the lungs. They are called pleural membranes (pleura). In between the pleura is the pleural space. It's normal to ...

You have a thoracoscopy to look inside your chest to see possible areas of cancer. Doctors use a thoracoscopy to help diagnose cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. They might also do a ...

Few things are as welcoming as a car’s AC on a steamy summer day. But what do you do when the air coming out of your vents smells like a sweaty sock? “What you’re probably smelling is the condensation ...

The pleura is a thin membrane that covers and cushions the lungs. Pleural fluid reduces friction between the lungs and chest during breathing. Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, often caused by ...

Adventitious breath sounds are abnormal lung sounds like rattles, crackles, and wheezes, heard during a chest exam. These abnormal sounds can be a sign of conditions like pneumonia, COPD, or heart ...

Janna Berg PhD, specialist in internal medicine and respiratory medicine, and senior consultant. The author has completed the ICMJE form and declares no conflicts of interest.