Catherine Bell
Medical student
Catherine Bell is a medical student who writes plain-language guides to lung conditions and tests for PulmonaryGuide. Her articles are reviewed by a doctor on our team before publication.
Rockland Pulmonary and Medical Associates (Rockland County, NY): Doctors, Services, Locations & Hours
Rockland Pulmonary and Medical Associates is a combined lung-specialty and primary care practice in Rockland County, New York, with its…
Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure (PCWP): Normal Range & What High Means
Pulmonary wedge capillary pressure — more often written as pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, or PCWP — is the pressure doctors…
How Is a Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosed?
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition where one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a…
Cure for Pulmonary Hypertension: Is It Possible?
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious and life-threatening condition that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side…
How Long Can You Live With a Pulmonary Embolism?
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more arteries in…
Hypertension vs Pulmonary Hypertension
Hypertension vs Pulmonary Hypertension is a comparison that often causes confusion, even though these are two very different medical conditions.…
HTN vs Pulmonary HTN: Key Differences
Hypertension (HTN) and pulmonary hypertension (pulmonary HTN) are both conditions that affect the circulatory system, but they differ in their…
Pulmonary Artery Pressure: Normal Range vs High (Chart)
Normal pulmonary artery pressure at rest is a mean of 8–20 mmHg, with most healthy adults sitting around 14 mmHg.…
Group 5 Pulmonary Hypertension
Group 5 Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is one of the rarest and least understood forms of pulmonary hypertension. It refers to…
How Many Pulmonary Veins Are There?
The pulmonary veins play a crucial role in the circulatory system, ensuring that oxygenated blood is transported from the lungs…