Plazo: Lung disease
Definición (en inglés sencillo):
Lung disease refers to conditions that affect the lungs and breathing. These can limit oxygen levels in the blood and affect overall health.
Ejemplos:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Chronic bronchitis
Cómo se relaciona con las uñas:
Lung disease is one of the most common causes of clubbing, where the nails curve more and the fingertips become enlarged. It can also cause cyanosis (bluish nail colour) due to low oxygen levels.
Confundible con:
Clubbing caused by heart disease, liver disease, or inflammatory bowel disease.
Cyanosis caused by poor circulation (vascular disease).
Descargo de responsabilidad:
⚠️ Esta información sólo tiene fines educativos. No constituye un diagnóstico. En caso de duda, consulte siempre a su médico.
