Improve Lung Health: Breathing Exercises & Oxygen Levels

How can breathing exercises and monitoring oxygen with a pulse oximeter improve your lung capacity? Whether recovering from smoking or managing lung nodules, deep breathing is essential for vitality.

What Are the Causes of Cavity in the Lungs?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Melissa Lingohr-Smith

Cavities in the lungs are formed by inflammation of lung tissue leading to the development of an abscess. When the abscess ruptures, the contents are expectorated, leaving behind an air- and fluid-filled cavity. Chest X-rays and computer tomography, or CT, scans can detect lung cavitations.

Melissa Lingohr-Smith is a freelance medical writer with over 10 years experience in research science, teaching and scientific writing. She has published scholarly articles, received grant funding in diabetes research and is experienced in biochemistry, molecular biology, endocrinology, physiology, toxicology, pharmacology, clinical studies and FDA approvals. She has a Ph.D. in pharmacology/toxicology.