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Low Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood flows through your blood vessels at lower-than-normal pressures.
Lung Disease Treatments
Learn about different treatments for lung diseases and conditions.
Lymphopenia
Lymphopenia, or lymphocytopenia, is a disorder in which your blood does not have enough white blood cells called lymphocytes. This can raise your risk of infections.
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Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the connective tissues that support the body’s bones and organs. This condition can cause problems with the heart and blood vessels.
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome, or insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of conditions that together raise the risk of heart and blood vessel diseases.
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a long-term disorder that causes periods of extreme daytime sleepiness, including sudden brief episodes of deep sleep.
Newborn Breathing Conditions
Newborn breathing conditions are lung conditions that affect babies shortly after birth and can make it difficult for them to get enough oxygen.
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Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome, also known as Pickwickian syndrome, is a breathing disorder that causes you to have too much carbon dioxide and too little oxygen in your blood. It affects some people who have obesity.