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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
Pulmonary heart disease: Cor pulmonale
Cor pulomonale refers to right-sided heart failure, caused by high blood pressure in the lungs due to chronic lung diseases like COPD.
26 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
Respiratory failure (types I and II)
Respiratory failure (inability to breathe) occurs due to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, pulmonary oedema and pneumonia.
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
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
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is an irreversible degenerative lung condition which obstructs airflow. It is a leading cause of death.
23 May 2003
