Pulmonology

Conditions We Treat

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Diaphragm Tumor

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located between the abdomen and the chest cavity (thorax). It allows air to flow in and out of the lungs by decreasing pressure in the lungs and helping the rib cage expand when one inhales. Tumors can develop in the diaphragm, which can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). These tumors may originate in the diaphragm or spread from elsewhere.

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Diseases of the Diaphragm

The diaphragm, the main muscle involved in breathing, separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. When a person inhales, it decreases pressure in the lungs and helps expand the rib cage. As with any organ or muscle, the diaphragm is subject to disorders and abnormalities, which come in many different forms and can stem from injury or illness.

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Eczema

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that affects about 10% of children, with 60% having symptoms in their first year and 90% showing signs before the age of 5. Itchy, red, flaky dry skin is common, along with small bumps that break open with scratching, which can cause infection. Eczema typically runs in families and can be managed with lifestyle and medical treatments.

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Embolism

An embolism is when a blood vessel is blocked, usually by a blood clot that formed in another part of the body.

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Esophageal Cancer

Esophageal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the esophagus, which is a flexible tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Generally between 10 and 13 inches long, the esophagus contracts when one swallows, to push food down into the stomach. Mucus helps move this process along.

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Hives

Hives are an allergic reaction that causes red, swollen, itchy patches of skin that appear either in one area of the body or all over. Generally, the reaction is to an allergen like food or medication. Foods that commonly cause hives in children include nuts, eggs, and milk. Bug bites, viral infections and sun exposure can be triggers as well, but some hives appear and disappear without a known cause.

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Inflammatory Myositis (Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis)

The inflammatory myopathies (dermatomyositis and polymyositis) are autoimmune diseases that target the muscles. This leads to weakness and elevated levels of creatine kinase (CK), a type of protein. Patients with dermatomyositis often have skin rashes that can be disfiguring and very sensitive to sun exposure. Patients with inflammatory myositis often have other autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and scleroderma.

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Primary Immunodeficiency

The Primary Immunodeficiency Clinic diagnoses and cares for patients with immunological conditions for which the cause is unknown. This includes patients with frequent infections and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases that do not respond to treatment. Boston Medical Center immunologists provide cutting-edge autoimmune testing and treatment, including immunoglobulin replacement therapy, precision immunomodulatory infusions, and prophylactic anti-infective agents. Patients with primary immunodeficiency also have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health, Immune Deficiency Foundation, and other organizations.

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Chronic congestive heart failure
Common variable immunodeficiency
Cough
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Dyspnea
Exudative and transudative pleural effusions
Familial pulmonary fibrosis
Genetic neutrophil defects
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Immunoglobulin deficiency
Lung issues related to smoking cessation
Lung masses
Lung nodules
Lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes in the chest)
Metastatic and primary cancer involving the pleura
Pleural adhesions
Pulmonary fibrosis
Recurrent pneumonia
Relapsing polychondritis
Respiratory failure
Respiratory failure
Tobacco use
Tracheal stenoses
Tracheomalacia
Tracheoesophageal fistulae

Pulmonology

Conditions We Treat

Allergies

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Amyloid

Asthma

Bronchiectasis

Bronchogenic Cysts

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Diaphragm Tumor

Diseases of the Diaphragm

Eczema

Embolism

Esophageal Cancer

Hives

Inflammatory Myositis (Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis)

Interstitial Lung Disease

Lung Disease

Neurosarcoidosis

Primary Immunodeficiency

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Metastasis