Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease (chILD)

The lung structures affected by chILD are shown in this illustration of the lungs (left) and a microscopic view of the alveoli (right). chILD is a term for a group of rare lung diseases that affects the tissue between the airways and alveoli.

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Comparison of the normal alveolar structure within the lungs and the alveolar structure drastically affected by COPD, which reduces the amount of surface area for gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide).

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)

The cilia located on the surface of certain airways cells help to move mucus and debris up and out of the lungs and airways. With PCD, the ciliary do not function correctly, so there is accumulation of mucus and bacteria within the airways.

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Asbestosis

Comparison of normal lungs and accessory organs (pleura and diaphragm) and those affected by asbestosis (diseases caused by the exposure to asbestos).

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Pursed-Lip Breathing

Step-by-step demonstration of pursed-lip breathing for patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation.

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Tracheostomy Tube

A midsagittal section of the neck showing the correct placement of a tracheostomy tube within the trachea.

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Pleurisy & Pneumothorax

Comparison of normal lungs and pleura (lung covering) with those affected by pleurisy and pneumothorax.

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Normal vs. Asthmatic Bronchioles

Comparison of a normal bronchiole with a bronchiole affected by inflammation and muscle constriction caused by asthma.

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Organs Affected by Cystic Fibrosis

A substantial number of organs are affected by cystic fibrosis, with the lungs being a major contributor to the clinical symptoms. Images B and C compare a normal bronchiole with a clogged bronchiole affected by cystic fibrosis.

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.

Use of a Peak Flow Meter

These illustrations are part of a larger series created for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Health Topics Website, a patient education website focused on heart, lung, and blood diseases and common diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The objective was to create clear concise illustrations that give patients and their families a fundamental understanding of the disease and what it affects within their body.