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Respiratory problems are common and can be serious in patients who have connective tissue or autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. With an autoimmune disease, a person’s own immune system attacks the lungs, causing inflammation and scarring that can impair lung function and breathing. Rheumatoid arthritis may lead to a group of lung […]

Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. In one form of pulmonary hypertension, called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), blood vessels in the lungs are narrowed, blocked or destroyed. The damage slows blood flow through the lungs, and blood pressure […]

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. In most cases, the blood clot starts in a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lung. Because one or more clots block blood flow to the lungs, pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening. However, […]

Individuals experiencing symptoms sometimes refer to themselves as “long haulers” because they are experiencing longer symptoms of COVID-19. Most people who experience long COVID conditions have had their symptoms improve over time. But for others, the symptoms last months or years, and may result in disability. Long COVID conditions are more likely to be experienced […]

Pneumonia is a very common acute lung problem.  It is caused by bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the lungs.  Typical symptoms are fever and cough.  Symptoms usually develop quickly.  If your immune system is impaired by certain medications such as steroids or other chronic lung problems, you may be at increased risk for certain […]

This is a common lung disease among long-time smokers.  Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke causes inflammation in the lungs that leads to destruction of the lung tissue.  Over time, this leads to numerous holes in the lungs.  As the disease progresses, the lungs lose their ability to exchange gas effectively and breathing gets harder.  Although […]

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a relatively common disease. It tends to appear in several different forms.  Las Vegas Lung and Sleep Associates  treatment plans generally focus on management and prevention. We’ll suggest lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation, a healthy diet, and physical activity.

Asthma is a very common lung problem that causes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.  In general, symptoms are intermittent but when severe, they can be continuous.  For some people, environmental triggers such as cigarette smoke, pets, dust or pollen can cause symptoms to flair.  Exercise and cold temperatures may also cause increased symptoms. Las […]