In previous blogs, I’ve discussed to the fact that NF is a highly variable condition that can manifest differently among affected individuals. For example, two people within the same family can have ...

THE great value of x-ray examination of the chest in tuberculosis case-finding programs is beyond a doubt. Bloch and his associates 1 in 1938 stated the strong position of roentgenology: "Failure to ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

For the 7-item history questions, responses to the questions related to cough, shortness of breath and wheezing were classified as positive if the respondent answered ‘almost every day’ or ‘several ...

As part of a comprehensive lung exam, a doctor may try to listen for various sounds by tapping your back and chest with their hand, which is a test called percussion. If the percussion produces a drum ...

Chest pain when lying down can be a symptom of problems with the heart, respiratory system, or digestive system. It is a good idea for a person to contact a healthcare professional if they experience ...

Experiencing chest pain can be alarming. But what does it mean if you feel pain in your chest when you swallow? Several conditions can cause chest pain while swallowing. Other symptoms are often ...