Therefore, cheaper or more focused screening strategies may be required. LungSEARCH is a randomised prospective trial of 1568 high-risk individuals (ie, current or former moderate to heavy smokers ...

Indications include known or suspected lung cancer by abnormal sputum cytology findings, inspection for synchronous tumors, surveillance following cancer resection, and primary screening among ...

The diagnosis was established histologically by the analysis of tumor samples obtained by bronchoscopy or percutaneous needle biopsy, and/or sputum cytology. Patients were staged prior to ...

In his complaint, Singh alleged that he received an audio clip revealing a conspiracy to kill him and his family members by mixing the sputum of a critical tuberculosis patient and hazardous ...

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Lung cancer symptoms can mimic other conditions and are easy to ignore, especially in the early stages. If you have persistent symptoms like cough, bloody phlegm, chest pain, and shortness of breath, ...

Background: Inhalation of hypertonic or even isotonic saline during sputum induction may cause bronchospasm in susceptible patients with asthma, despite premedication with 400 µg inhaled salbutamol ...

The reason why lung cancer is increasing in non-smokers and never-smokers isn't entirely clear. Research suggests that some people may have a genetic predisposition for lung cancer that makes them ...

Phlegm, or sputum, is a slimy, slippery substance found in your throat and lungs. It helps keep your respiratory system healthy: Phlegm helps trap bacteria and other harmful particles so they do ...