Respiratory Health: Causes & Risks
Pulmonary Embolism - Cause
01/29/09, HealthwisePulmonary embolism is caused by a blocked artery in the lungs. The most common cause of such a blockage is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lungs, where it becomes lodged in a smaller lung artery.
Pulmonary Embolism - What Increases Your Risk
01/29/09, HealthwiseHaving a blood clot in the deep vein of your leg and having a previous pulmonary embolism are the two greatest risk factors for pulmonary embolism.
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
04/27/07, HealthwiseA collapsed lung (pneumothorax) is a buildup of air in the space between the lung and the chest wall (pleural space). As the amount of air in this space increases, the pressure against the lung causes the lung to collapse. This prevents y
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