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Angina pectoris and unstable angina
Angina pectoris or unstable angina is a coronary artery disease of the vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. It causes symptoms like chest…
27 May 2003
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 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
Chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main symptom is chronic cough. The most common cause is smoking.
23 May 2003
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 arterial hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the vessels of the lungs. It is associated with lung diseases like COPD.
23 May 2003
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy refers to a heart condition or abnormality of the heart which causes inflammation, weakening the heart so it cannot pump blood efficiently.
19 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.
18 May 2003
