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Spread out flat how much space would the air sacs in your lung take up?
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What would be the effect of a pneumothorax (air in the intrapleural space) on the lungs and breathing?
The affected lung would collapse or not be able to expand fully, so lung ventilation would decrease.
Is it rare for lung cancer to spread to heart?
It's not unheard of for Lung Cancer to spread locally to structures nearby such as the heart. It would make it's way in from the outside so getting to the Heart (or Pericardial) Sack first
Where does lung cancer spread to?
Your lungs
Can a kidney infection spread to a lung?
Yes
What are the symptoms of advanced lung cancer, and where can it spread?
The Symptoms of Advanced Lung Cancer:CoughChange in a coughbreathlessnessunexplained weight lossongoing chest infectionscoughing up blooda hoarse voicedifficulty swallowingFinger Clubbing - changes in the shape of your nails and fingersswelling of the faceloss of appetiteAdvanced lung cancer means that cancer has spread from where it started in the lung and it can be spread to:the lymph nodes within the chest, tummy, neck, and armpitthe brainthe liverthe bonesthe adrenal glandsother parts of the lung or the other lung
Does the right lung have more lung capacity than the left lung?
First it's larger, second the left lung is sharing space with your heart..
If you remove fluid from one lung does the fluid from the other lung move back into the space?
no
How can the spread of emphysema be controlled?
Emphysema does not "spread"-- it is NOT contagious.However, the incidence of emphysema can be reduced if all countries and persons reduce lung irritants and air pollution. ANY strong chemical is a lung irritant. Smoking is just one of a long list of lung irritants.
What would happen if air got into the pleural space between two pleural membranes?
The two pleural membranes should be touching. If air creates a space between them the air will push the lung down and prevent it from filling with air. This is known as a collapsed lung, or pneumothorax. The air between the pleural membranes must be removed to reinflate the lung.
What is the space between the right and left lung?
The mediastinum
What can you tell me about stage 3 lung cancer?
Diaphragm cancer, or any cancer that is classified as stage 3 means it has spread to the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes accelerate the spread of the disease.
Which lung is bigger--your right or your left?
Your left lung is smaller. The right lung has three lobes: superior, middle and inferior. The left lung has only two lobes: the superior and inferior. The heart takes up the space that would have otherwise been used for a middle lobe on the left lung.
