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Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis or TB is a bacterial infection of the lungs with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Extrapulmonary (outside the lungs) infection is less common.
26 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
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a lung disease. Inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles leads to permanent dilation. Mucus accumulates, causing chronic infection.
23 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
Osteosarcoma (osteogenic sarcoma)
Osteosarcoma or osteogenic sarcoma is a rare cancer arising in the bones and mostly occurring in people under 20 years of age. It is more…
18 Dec 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…
13 Aug 2002
