Children's health
23 May 2003
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) or hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis and extrinsic allergic alveolitis are respiratory disorders involving inflammation of the airways or alveoli of the lungs.
Cancer
23 May 2003
Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is a lung disease in which fluid accumulates in the pleura, two ballon-like linings which surround and separate the lungs from the heart.
Children's health
19 May 2003
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. It is common in adults and children.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Atrial fibrillation (AF)
Atrial fibrillation (afib or atrial flutter) refers to an irregular heartbeat. It causes an irregular pulse rate and cardiac arrhythmia.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Aortic stenosis (AS)
Aortic stenosis is narrowing of the aortic valve of the heart, which regulates the blood flow in and out of the heart. It can cause…
Children's health
18 May 2003
Common cold
The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Mitral stenosis (MS)
Mitral stenosis refers to narrowing of the mitral valve which separates the upper (atrium) and lower (ventricle) heart chambers, obstructing blood flow.
Blood
13 Nov 2002
Multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells of bone marrow. It is more common in farmers and people who work with wood, leather…
Cancer
13 Aug 2002
Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (asbestosis)
Asbestosis or mesothelioma of the pleura is a lung disease caused by asbestos exposure. It mostly affects men up to 25 years after working with…
