Learn when lung nodule removal may be needed, how surgery is performed, what recovery is like, and what biopsy results can reveal.
John Landry, BS, RRT
John Landry is a registered respiratory therapist from Memphis, TN, and has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He enjoys using evidence-based research to help others breathe easier, live healthier, and improve their overall quality of life.
Is a Lung Nodule Always Cancer?
Learn why a lung nodule is not always cancer, what benign causes are common, and when follow-up testing may be needed.
Can Lung Nodules Go Away on Their Own?
Learn whether lung nodules can go away on their own, why some disappear, and when follow-up testing may still be needed.
PET Scan for Lung Nodule: What It Means and What to Expect
Learn why a PET scan may be used for a lung nodule, what results can mean, and when follow-up testing may be needed.
Lung Nodule: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Learn about lung nodules, including common causes, types, symptoms, cancer risk, diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment options.
Abnormal Lung Sounds: Types, Causes, and Warning Signs
Learn what common lung sounds, such as wheezing, crackles, and rhonchi, may mean, including possible causes and warning signs.
Muscular Dystrophy: Key Concepts in Respiratory Care
Learn how muscular dystrophy affects breathing, cough strength, airway clearance, and the need for respiratory support.
Mucus Plug in the Lungs: Causes, Signs, and Treatment
Learn what a mucus plug in the lungs is, including causes, symptoms, airway obstruction risks, ventilator signs, and treatment options.
Minute Ventilation: Formula, Meaning, and Key Concepts
Learn what minute ventilation is, how to calculate it, and why it matters for COâ‚‚ removal, ventilator settings, and patient care.
Methylxanthines in Respiratory Care: Uses and Key Concepts
Learn about methylxanthines in respiratory care, including theophylline, caffeine, clinical uses, side effects, and toxicity risks.
Mandatory Minute Ventilation (MMV): Mode and Key Concepts
Learn what mandatory minute ventilation (MMV) is, how this mode works, and why it helps support weaning while preventing hypoventilation.
21 Tips to Help You Pass Respiratory Therapy School
Learn how to succeed in respiratory therapy school with practical study tips, organization strategies, and exam preparation advice.
Liquid Oxygen: Storage and Uses in Respiratory Care
Learn how liquid oxygen works, including storage, delivery, portability, safety risks, and use in home oxygen therapy.
Top 15 Clinical Skills for Respiratory Therapy Students
Learn the essential clinical skills respiratory therapy students need during rotations, from patient assessment to ventilator care.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Uses in Respiratory Care
Learn how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) works, when it’s used in respiratory care, and key safety concerns for ventilated patients.
Spontaneous Breath During Mechanical Ventilation
Learn what a spontaneous breath is during mechanical ventilation, including patient effort, CPAP, pressure support, SIMV, and weaning.
Mandatory Breath During Mechanical Ventilation
Learn what a mandatory breath is during mechanical ventilation, including how it works, key modes, timing, and clinical importance.
Lung Parenchyma: Structure, Function, and Clinical Importance
Learn what lung parenchyma is, how it supports gas exchange, and how diseases can affect oxygenation, imaging, and ventilation.
Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow: Key Respiratory Care Concepts
Learn the difference between laminar and turbulent flow, including effects on airway resistance, work of breathing, and ventilation.
Theophylline: Clinical Uses, Side Effects, and Risks
Learn about theophylline, including its respiratory uses, mechanism of action, side effects, toxicity risks, and monitoring needs.