What is lung cancer?
Lung cancer mainly refers to primary lung cancer, i.e. a cancerous (malignant) tumor that starts in the cells of the…
Pulmonary parenchymal bands or pulmonary fibrosis?
When people have an X-ray or CT scan of their lungs, they often come across the term pulmonary parenchymal band…
Understanding the risk factors for lung cancer
Lung cancer is the most deadly form of cancer, and many people want to know how to prevent it. Cancer…
What is a pulmonary parenchymal band?
Pulmonary parenchymal bands, also known as fibrous stripes, are very common. They are frequently detected on X-rays or CT scans…
An overview of popcorn lung
Popcorn lung is the common name for occlusive bronchitis (BO). It is a rare, but serious and irreversible lung disease.…
What do increased lung markings mean?
Increased lung markings are a common finding on a chest X-ray or CT scan. The chest cavity houses several important…