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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 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
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
Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or lung fibrosis is a respiratory disorder characterised by hardening of the lungs.
23 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
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.
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
Pericarditis and pericardial disease
Pericardial disease refers to inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous tissues surrounding the heart. It is a leading cause of heart attack.
19 May 2003
