Diseases
23 May 2003
Emphysema
Emphysema is type of chronic lung disease (COPD) or chronic bronchitis. It is usually associated with smoking, but is sometimes hereditary.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
23 May 2003
Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibres, which damages connective tissue, causing the lungs to become fibrous and stiff.
Children's health
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.
Cancer
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.
Children's health
19 May 2003
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways and breathing difficulty. It is common in adults and children.
Diseases
18 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.
Diseases
18 May 2003
Aortic stenosis (AS)
Aortic stenosis is narrowing of the aortic valve of the heart, which regulates the blood flow in and out of the heart. It can cause…
Children's health
18 May 2003
Common cold
The common cold occurs due to an acute viral infection of the throat and nasal passages. Symptoms include cough and runny nose.
