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Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common congenital heart defect. It involves abnormalities of the heart walls, septum and blood vessels including the aorta.

28 May 2003

Myocarditis

Myocarditis

Myocarditis refers to infection of the heart muscle. It occurs when viral infections like adenovirus and enterovirus spread to the heart.

28 May 2003

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic respiratory condition that affects mucus in the lungs. It causes breathing problems, lung infections and other health problems.

26 May 2003

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is infection of the tonsils in the throat with a virus or bacteria, causing inflammation. It typically affects children 4-7 years old.

25 May 2003

Perennial allergic rhinitis

Perennial allergic rhinitis

Perennial allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory response of the nasal mucosa similar to hay fever. It is caused by dust mites, pet hair and other…

25 May 2003

Croup (viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

Croup (viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

Croup is usually cause by infection with viral laryngotracheobronchitis. It causes a hoarse voice, barking cough and a high-pitched wheeze on inhalation.

25 May 2003

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the pulmonary artery which supplies the lungs. Large clots can be fatal while small ones cause shortness of…

23 May 2003

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the vessels of the lungs. It is associated with lung diseases like COPD.

23 May 2003

Asbestosis

Asbestosis

Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres, which damages connective tissue, causing the lungs to become fibrous and stiff.

23 May 2003