Lung diseases affecting the alveoli include: 1  Pneumonia: An infection of the alveoli, usually by bacteria. 2  Tuberculosis: A slowly progressive pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 3  Emphysema results from damage to the fragile connections between alveoli. 4  Smoking is the usual cause.
Boulder Medical Center is a group practice with 3 locations. Currently, Boulder Medical Center's 81 physicians cover 23 specialty areas of medicine.
Dr. Stuart Kaplan is a neurosurgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mountain View Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice for 21 years.