Lu
Lubiprostone
Symptoms: Laxatives Drugs Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
Ludwig's angina
Mouth Sores: Infection
Lumbago
see Back pain
Lumbar plexus
Plexus Disorders Nerve Junction Boxes: The Plexuses
Lumbar puncture
see Spinal tap
Lumbar strain
Low Back Pain: Causes
Lump
see also Tumor(s)
in breast
Breast Disorders: Breast Lumps Fibroadenomas Cancer: Symptoms
in neck
Finding a Lump in the Neck
in children
Neck Masses
in newborn skin
Physical Examination
in throat
Symptoms: Globus Sensation
in vulva
Vulval Cancer: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Lumpectomy
Surgery for Breast Cancer Cancer: Surgery
Lumpy jaw
Actinomycosis
Lunacy
see Mental health disorders
Lunate bone, avascular necrosis of (Kienböck's disease)
Kienböck's Disease
Lungs
see also Breathing
abscess of
Pneumonia: Symptoms and Diagnosis Abscess in the Lungs Staphylococcal Infections: Symptoms
age-associated changes in
Changes in the Body: Muscles of Breathing and the Lungs Effects of Aging
air conditioner
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Causes What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
anthrax infection of
Anthrax: Symptoms and Diagnosis
asbestosis of
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases? Asbestosis
aspergillosis of
Aspergillosis
atelectasis of
Atelectasis
barotrauma to
Barotrauma: Pulmonary Barotrauma
beryllium disease of
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases? Beryllium Disease
biology of
Biology of the Lungs and Airways Inside the Lungs and Airways Gas Exchange Between Alveolar Spaces and Capillaries Diaphragm's Role in Breathing
biopsy of
Diagnosis: Needle Biopsy of the Pleura or Lung Diagnosis: Bronchoscopy Diagnosis: Thoracoscopy Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonia
bird fancier's
What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
black
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases? Black Lung
blood flow in
Heart: Function of the Heart A Look Into the Heart
byssinosis of
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases? Byssinosis
cancer of
Cancer of the Lungs Deaths Due to Lung Cancer
abscess with
Abscess in the Lungs: Causes
asbestosis and
Asbestosis
coughing up blood in
Symptoms: Hemoptysis
paraneoplastic syndromes in
What Are Paraneoplastic Syndromes?
screening for
Cancer of the Lungs: Screening and Prevention Cancer Screening Recommendations
toxic gas exposure and
Gas and Chemical Exposure
cheese washer's
chemical exposure and
Gas and Chemical Exposure What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
in chickenpox
Chickenpox: Symptoms and Diagnosis
cigarettes and
see Smoking
congestion of
see Pneumonia; Pulmonary edema
cork worker's
cystic fibrosis of
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Cystic Fibrosis: Not Just a Lung Disease
cysts of, in Marfan syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
defense mechanisms of
Defense Mechanisms
diffusing capacity of
Diagnosis: Diffusing Capacity Measurement
disorders of
autoimmune
Goodpasture's Syndrome
see also specific disorders, eg, Pneumonia
allergic
Allergic and Autoimmune Diseases of the Lungs What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
coma with
Some Causes of Stupor and Coma
diagnosis of
Diagnosis Using a Spirometer Understanding Bronchoscopy
infiltrative
Causes of Infiltrative Lung Disease Unusual Infiltrative Lung Diseases
information resources on
Ra - Re
in newborn
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
occupational
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases?
in opioid abuse
Opioids: Symptoms and Complications
rehabilitation for
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Pulmonary Rehabilitation
symptoms of
Symptoms
travel and
Specific Medical Conditions and Travel: Lung Disease
drug-induced disease of
Unusual Infiltrative Lung Diseases
dysplasia of, in newborn
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
embolism of
see Pulmonary embolism
failure of
Respiratory Failure What Causes Respiratory Failure?
farmer's
fetal
Risk Factors Present Before Pregnancy: Diabetes Risk Factors That Develop During Pregnancy: Problems With Amniotic Fluid Prematurity: Prevention
fibrosis of
Pulmonary Hypertension: Causes
in black lung
Black Lung
cystic
idiopathic
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
flock worker's
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases? Flock Worker's Lung
flow rate of
Diagnosis: Lung Volume and Flow Rate Measurements Using a Spirometer
fluid accumulation in, in heart failure
Heart Failure: Symptoms Heart Failure: Treatment of Acute Heart Failure
fluke infection of
Other Parasites
function testing of
Diagnosis: Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Using a Spirometer
gas exchange in
Exchanging Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Gas Exchange Between Alveolar Spaces and Capillaries
grain worker's
Byssinosis
hantavirus infection of
Hantavirus Infection
histoplasmosis of
Histoplasmosis
imaging of
Diagnosis: Chest Imaging
infection of
see and specific conditions
inflammation of
see Pneumonitis
irritation of
of large-for-gestational-age infant
Large for Gestational Age (LGA)
malt worker's
maple bark stripper's
miller's
mushroom worker's
occupational diseases of
pain in
Symptoms: Causes
pleural effusion and
Pleural Effusion Common Causes of Pleural Effusion*
pleurisy and
Symptoms: Causes Major Causes of Pleurisy
postural drainage of
Chest Physical Therapy: Postural Drainage
in premature infant
Prematurity: Underdeveloped Lungs Respiratory Distress Syndrome
radiation injury to
Radiation Injury: Radiation Therapy for Cancer
reduction surgery for
Bronchiectasis: Treatment and Prognosis
respiratory distress syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Causes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
scan of
Diagnosis: Chest Imaging Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Diagnosis
shortness of breath and
Symptoms: Lung Disorders
silicosis of
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases? Silicosis
silo filler's disease of
Who Is at Risk for Occupational Lung Diseases? Gas and Chemical Exposure
smoke-related injury to
Smoke Inhalation
suctioning of
Diagnosis: Suctioning Chest Physical Therapy: Suctioning
surgery on
in bronchiectasis
in cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Treatment
in lung cancer
Cancer of the Lungs: Surgery
thoracoscopy for
Diagnosis: Thoracoscopy
thoracotomy for
Diagnosis: Thoracotomy
transplantation of
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Other Treatments Bronchiectasis: Treatment and Prognosis Cystic Fibrosis (CF): Treatment Pulmonary Hypertension: Treatment Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation
tuberculosis of
Tuberculosis (TB)
woodworker's
Lung volume
Lung volume reduction surgery
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Other Treatments
Lupus anticoagulant
Thrombophilia: Causes
Lupus erythematosus
discoid
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
La - Lu
systemic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Characteristics of Lupus Some Autoimmune Disorders
in pregnancy
Risk Factors Present Before Pregnancy: Autoimmune Disorders
Luteinizing hormone
Major Hormones Pituitary: The Master Gland Pituitary Gland Disorders Biology of the Female Reproductive System Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
deficiency of
Hypopituitarism: Deficiency of Gonadotropins (follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone)
measurement of
Hypopituitarism: Diagnosis
in menstrual cycle
Changes During the Menstrual Cycle Menstrual Cycle: Follicular Phase