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Croup (viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

What is Croup (Viral laryngotracheobronchitis) Statistics on Croup (Viral laryngotracheobronchitis) Risk Factors for Croup (Viral laryngotracheobronchitis) Progression of Croup (Viral […]
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Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP)

Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis (CWP) is a disease of the lung resulting from the long-term inhalation of microscopic dust particles which was most commonly seen in coal worker's, hence the name. CWP affects the small airways and alveoli of the lung, particularly in the upper zones.
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Chronic bronchitis

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Chronic bronchitis is a form of bronchitis caused by smoking, written by professional medical specialists.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung, bronchioles, alveoli, bronchioles, COPD, cough, lung disease, chest pain
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Emphysema

Emphysema is a chronic disease affecting the lungs in which abnormal permanent enlargement of the tiniest airspaces of the lungs, the alveoli and respiratory bronchioles, occurs.
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Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) written by professional medical specialists.
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Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Pulmonary embolism by professional health specialists.
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Pulmonary hypertension

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Pulmonary arterial hypertension by professional health specialists.
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; acute alveolar injury; traumatic wet…

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is caused by a number of medical and surgical conditions that cause damage to the lungs, resulting in pulmonary oedema and severe respiratory failure. ARDS is also known as adult respiratory distress syndrome/failure, diffuse...
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Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a fibrotic disease of the lungs caused by chronic exposure and inhalation of asbestos fibres. Asbestos is mixture of chemicals that occurs naturally as a fibre substance and was widely used in the building industry for insulation, roofing and fireproofing....