You searched for
We found 9 articles
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
Coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP)
Coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP) is a lung disease affecting miners, much like asbestosis. It is caused by inhalation of microscopic dust particles.
25 May 2003
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; acute alveolar injury; traumatic wet lungs)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome is caused by lung injury. Symptoms include pulmonary oedema and respiratory distress (difficulty breathing).
23 May 2003
Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema refers to accumulation of fluid in the alveoli of the lungs, causing breathing problems. It is associated with heart failure.
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.
23 May 2003
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease. Inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles leads to permanent dilation. Mucus accumulates, causing chronic infection.
23 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.
18 May 2003
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is a lung disease in which air is present in between the pleura, two balloon-like structures which encase the lungs.
18 May 2003
