Category FAQs Search : Lung Disease
Question: Complications of lung disease
Answer: Swelling and blockages of your respiratory tract from lung diseases can lead to life-threatening complications. These include:
1. Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
2. Fluid around your lungs (pleural effusion)
3. High levels of carbon dioxide in your blood (hypercapnia)
4. Low levels of oxygen in your blood (hypoxemia) or tissues (hypoxia)
5. Pneumonia
6. Pulmonary hypertension
7. Respiratory failure
8. Right-sided heart failure (cor pulmonale)
(Source: Cleveland Clinic, 31 Jan 2026)
Source Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/lung-disease