{"id":3065,"date":"2020-10-26T16:32:38","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T16:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/?p=3065"},"modified":"2023-08-15T13:17:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T13:17:48","slug":"some-common-diseases-associated-with-lungs-their-potential-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/zh\/some-common-diseases-associated-with-lungs-their-potential-treatments-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Common Diseases Associated With Lungs &amp; Their Potential Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lungs are an important part of the human respiratory system which is a group of tissues and organs that work together to help us breathe. The whole respiratory system functions together to move fresh air inside and eliminate waste gases outside. Every time you breathe, this process is happening. Our lungs keep us breathing, and also all other organs functioning. That is why it\u2019s essential to keep your lungs healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from this gas exchange, our respiratory system also performs other significant functions rather than breathing. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing inhaled air to the proper body temperature and moisturizing it to the right humidity level.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting the human body from harmful substances through coughing, sneezing, filtering, or swallowing them.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting a sense of smell in humans.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there are several risk factors both external as well as internal that contribute to health complications to our lungs. You must visit a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/\"><b>lung surgeon Singapore<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get your lungs checked to ensure your lungs are disease-free. Moreover, you can gain knowledge about the alarming signals indicating that there is something wrong with your lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy lungs could create a problem for an individual as it can be harder to get the proper oxygen that every cell needs in your body.&nbsp; There are many such conditions in which your lungs don't work in the way they should mainly due to diseased conditions as a result of which you start experiencing breathing problems. Some such serious diseased conditions include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lung_cancer\"><b>LUNG CANCER<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung cancer occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of cells forming tumours within the lungs. It is one of the deadliest types of <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/lung-cancer\/\">cancer<\/a> which starts from the lung tissues and then spreads to the entire organ.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, signs and symptoms are rarely visible in the early stages of the disease. It will start appearing only when the disease has progressed to its advanced stages. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough that doesn\u2019t go away<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in cough, even a small amount [Hemoptysis]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoarseness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you must seek advice from a <\/span>lung surgeon Singapore<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>PLEURAL EFFUSION<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a thin space between the lung and chest cavity which contains a fluid. This fluid acts as a lubricant between the lungs and the chest cavity during breathing. Pleural Effusion translates to the collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and a chest cavity that restricts lung expansion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There are essentially three types of pleural effusion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><i>Transudative:<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this type, pleural fluid transudes through the walls of intact pulmonary vessels. It is caused due to:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart Failure<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary embolism<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cirrhosis<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post open heart surgery<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;In this type, pleural fluid escapes (exudes) through lesions in blood and lymph vessels. It is caused due to:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumonia<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary embolism<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney disease<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammatory disease<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuberculosis<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autoimmune disease<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><i>Lymphatic:<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this type, lymphatic vessels are not able to drain the fluid efficiently. It is caused due to:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to the thoracic duct<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tumours that press against the thoracic duct<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of Pleural Diffusion are highly dependent on the rigorousness of the effusion. If there is a small effusion, it would go generally unobserved while a larger effusion may cause significant pain and discomfort. Some common symptoms are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry and non-productive cough<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyspnea<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthopnea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video-assisted thoracic surgery is the best treatment for Pleural Diffusion. 2-3 keyhole incisions are made in the chest followed by the draining of fluid. There are a few lung specialists in Singapore who perform thoracic surgery to treat pleural diffusion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>PNEUMOTHORAX<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumothorax is the medical term used for a collapsed lung that causes air to find its way into the pleural space which is the space between the lungs and the chest cavity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traumatic Pneumothorax<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occurs as a result of a traumatic incident.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spontaneous Pneumothorax<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a common form of pneumothorax that happens without any cause.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of Pneumothorax can vary from mild to life-threatening. Some common symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest Pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast Breathing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumothorax can be investigated through a chest X-ray, CT Scan, or Ultrasound. Though it can be treated through a conservative approach and Thoracostomy, but those with a severe condition, lung surgeon Singapore<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggests<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video-assisted thoracic surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>OESOPHAGEAL CANCER<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Oesophagus is a long, muscular organ that is made up of multiple layers of muscles, connecting the mouth to the stomach and also pushing food into the stomach. <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/oesophageal-cancer\/\">Oesophageal Cancer<\/a> occurs when the cells in your mouth multiply in an uncontrolled manner which later forms a tumour.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main types of oesophageal cancer:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squamous Cell Carcinoma<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adenocarcinoma<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact cause of oesophageal cancer is unknown, but there are several risk factors like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older age: It is common in people older than 60 years.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Male gender: Men are more likely to develop this cancer than women.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethnicity: Squamous cell oesophageal cancer occurs more in African Americans and Asians.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol use<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrett\u2019s oesophagus and chronic acid reflux<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Papilloma Virus<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupational exposure to certain chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a history of cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common symptoms of oesophageal cancer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain in the throat or back, between the shoulder blades &amp; behind the breastbone<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting or coughing up blood<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoarseness or chronic cough<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unintentional weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lung surgeon Singapore will conduct a series of physical tests coupled with different lab tests to diagnose the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barium Swallow<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oesophagoscopy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biopsy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oesophageal Endoscopic Ultrasound<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CT Scan<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PET CT Scan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>THYMOMA &amp; THYMIC CARCINOMA<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma are two different types of cancers that are rare and develop in the cells in the outside surface of the thymus gland. The thymus gland functions until puberty then involutes and disappears. If it persists, it can develop a tumour called \u201cThymoma\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% of thymus cancers are Thymomas, while 10% of them can be Thymic Carcinoma, Lymphomas, or Carcinoid tumours. More than 25% of Thymoma &amp; Thymic Carcinoma are asymptomatic. They are typically detected through:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest X-Ray<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CT Scan<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PET CT Scan<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MRI Scan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment of this cancer is generally based on the stage of the disease. Otherwise, some of the possible treatments include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should request an appointment with a lung specialist to make clear investigations in your case.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>MYASTHENIA GRAVIS<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that results in muscle weakness which gets worse with physical activity. It is commonly found in men above the age of 60 and women below the age of 30.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with MG usually experience weakness of the eye muscles which may spread to other muscles in the body with time. The symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drooping of the eyelids (ptosis)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred or double vision<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unstable or \u201cwaddling\u201d gait<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness in the arms or legs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty speaking clearly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/myasthenia-gravis\/\">Myasthenia Gravis<\/a> gets severe within hours or days from the initial symptoms which tend to worsen with time. If left untreated, it can ultimately affect the ability of a person to swallow or breathe making it life-threatening.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>MESOTHELIOMA<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare form of cancer that occurs because of asbestos exposure. It can occur in the thin layer of tissue lining the chest cavity and covering the lungs or in the peritoneum which lines the abdomen and the internal organs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbestos is used in manufacturing units in which brake pads, vinyl tiles, roofing material, and some cement piping are made. Asbestos is also released during mining.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like other diseased conditions, symptoms of mesothelioma are rarely shown in the early stages. Some symptoms visible in late stages are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain under the rib cage<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or swelling in the abdomen (belly)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumps in the abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts investigate this type of cancer through different methods like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Exam And History<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CT Scan<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PET Scan<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biopsy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronchoscopy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cytology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A multi-disciplinary approach needs to be followed by an experienced team to treat mesothelioma which usually consists of a combination of Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation that yields the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>CHEST WALL &amp; RIB ABNORMALITIES<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest wall tumours are highly uncommon but when they do occur, they can cause a problem to diagnose and treat.&nbsp; These can be categorised into two forms:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benign which is non-cancerous and does not spread to the rest of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malignant which is a cancerous form and will spread to the rest of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the source of origin of the chest wall tumour can also be difficult to locate as there are so many muscles, bones, and tissues within the chest wall from where it could have originated. If there are abnormalities in the ribs, these can also manifest as chest wall tumours, painful fractures, or just a secondary finding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of chest wall tumours or rib abnormalities are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asymptomatic lesions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painless Swelling<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incidental finding when screening for other Lesions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle Atrophy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impaired movement of the Chest wall<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The possible treatments for chest wall tumours or rib abnormalities include Surgery For Rib Abnormalities, Rib Plates, and Surgery For Chest Wall Tumours.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>CONCLUSION<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a few lung-related diseases for which you might need to consult lung surgeon Singapore<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who offers a full range of thoracic services inclu<\/span>ding surgery for the lungs, oesophagus, and chest wall.\u00a0Choosing an experienced and qualified specialist who is trained to perform\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.icts.com.sg\/zh\/robotic-lung-resection\/\">Robotic Thoracic Surgery<\/a>\u00a0with precision and control can prove beneficial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lungs are an important part of the human respiratory system which is a group of tissues and organs that work together to help us breathe. 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