Human lung

lawsuit allows patients to focus on treatment and eliminate financial worries as well as cover medical costs. What is Mesothelioma? A rare and deadly cancer that is caused due to the exposure to asbestos is called Mesothelioma. Organs like the heart, lungs, colon, and abdominal area are affected by the disease. There are two major ways one can be exposed to asbestos that may be directly (Occupational) or indirectly (Non-Occupational). Those working in certain jobs like Painters, Miners, Navy…

Behavioral therapy will pair an unwanted consequence with the behavior that you don't want to repeat. This kind of conditioning is meant to turn the person away from the bad or unwanted behavior. What is Aversion Therapy? During aversion or behavioral therapy, the person is asked to engage in the behavior or think about the habit while they're being exposed to something unpleasant. As the person thinks about the habit or engages in the behavior, they are exposed to unpleasant experiences.…

The use of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, have become a common practice in North America. Usage of the plant date back to pre-Columbian days when Christopher Columbus first discovered the land. The Europeans that accompanied Columbus got introduced to this herb by the natives who lived there. One of the major reasons tobacco is ingested is because it contains nicotine, which is a stimulant type of drug. Although many people may find enjoyment out of the use of nicotine, cigarettes and…

clean up the mess. Indisputable evidence has finally been found to prove that uranium miners experience a very high incidence of lung cancer. According to a “1982 publication of Canada’s Atomic Energy Control Board estimates the risk to miners working 50 years at current acceptable levels of radiation exposure, it concluded they will experience 2 to 4 times as many lung cancers as the average populations”, says an online youtube video, Uranium by Tibor Roussou. Now that evidence has been found,…

I will discuss two Non Small lung cancer (NSCLC)cases and the evidences used to decide the patients’ management. Case 1: A 60-year-old man with history of breathlessness and cough. Lung function revealed FEV1 1.60, TLCO (60% predicted) and patient’s performance status was 1. Subsequently, he had staging CT scan/PET scan/EBUS and all the investigations revealed the final diagnosis stage IIIA T3N2(sub carinal lymph nodes metastasis) M0 Non small cell lung cancer squamous (NSCLC). The patient’s…

why the need for a Cigar Cutter? Some may think that a regular pair of scissors or a kitchen knife can take the place of a quality Palio cutter; the reality is, it can't. A Palio cutter is needed, because it can cleanly cut the cigar cap. This perfect cut will allow you to have a good, clean and smooth draw. The reason why a Palio cutter is very important is that it enhances your cigar smoking experience because it cuts the cigar exactly how the manufacturer intended. When cutting your cigar,…

Lung cancer is one of most common cancer in the United States and worldwide. Furthermore, there are two types of lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The most common type is NSCLC. There are three main subtypes of NSCLC: squamous cells, adenocarcinoma, and large cell carcinoma. The number one cause of lung cancer is smoking cigarettes but there are also other factors that cause lung cancer such as exposure to radon gas, asbestos, genetics, and air…

life. Yes, that’s right…it’s a health risk. What’s a health risk you may ask? A health risk is something that is a factor that increases your chance of developing a disease. To put two and two together cigarette smoking increases your risk of getting lung cancer. Now don’t get any ideas, chewing tobacco gives you those same chances. Now on to the next question.…

Lung cancer claims more lives in the United States than any other type of cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and second most diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States (CDC, 2014). Cigarette smoking is considered the number one cause of lung cancer (CDC, 2014). The rise and fall of cigarette smoking in the United States has greatly impacted the direction we see lung cancer rates moving in. Lung…

Dihydrogen Monoxide, (also known as DHMO) is a non-flammable chemical compound and it kills thousands of people every year. Dihydrogen Monoxide is in some of our foods and drinks, and is non-toxic. Dihydrogen Monoxide causes millions and millions of dollars of damage to the environment, and it can cause severe burns when as a gas. One of the main ways people die from Dihydrogen Monoxide is from inhaling it, even in small amounts it could still be fatal. Another way people die from Dihydrogen…