Endoscopic Diagnosis of Chest, Lung Problems

You've been told you need an endoscopic procedure to diagnose a problem in your chest or lung. This procedure allows your healthcare provider to view the airway of your lungs and take a tissue sample (biopsy) if needed.

Diagnosing Chest and Lung Problems: Imaging Tests

Imaging tests help your healthcare provider find the problem in your chest or lungs and figure out if it affects other parts of your body. Read on to learn more about some of the most common imaging tests.

Chest and Lung Problems

Learn about the common types of chest and lung problems, such as masses, infections, airway diseases, and other diseases.

Lawn Mower Safety for Kids

Having your child cut the grass can be helpful to you. It can also give your child a sense of responsibility. But mowing the lawn can be dangerous. This sheet tells you more about lawn mower safety and children.

Booster Seats and Seat Belt Safety

You’ve kept your child safe in your vehicle using a car seat—that’s great. Now your child has outgrown the seat and it’s time to upgrade. This sheet tells you how to use booster seats and seat belts to continue to keep your child safe.

Having Parathyroid Surgery

To treat primary hyperparathyroidism, the enlarged parathyroid gland or glands are often removed with surgery. Read on for details about the procedure.

Understanding the Parathyroid Glands

The parathyroid glands are 4 pea-sized glands located behind the thyroid gland. Their main job is to keep the blood calcium in a certain range. Read on to learn more.