Children's health
22 Jul 2004
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA; sleep apnoea)
Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterised by interrupted breathing during sleep. It is associated with obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking.
Diseases
10 Feb 2004
Bird flu (avian influenza)
Bird flu or avian influenza is a viral infection with type A influenza. It typically affects birds but is sometimes transmitted to humans.
Diseases
18 Jan 2004
Psittacosis (chlamydial pneumonia, ornithosis, parrot fever, Chlamydia psittaci infection)
Psittacosis or parrot fever is a bacterial infection with Chlamydia psittaci. It mostly affects people working with birds and can cause flu-like symptoms.
Diseases
06 Jan 2004
Legionnaire's disease (Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever)
Legionnaires disease is a type of bacterial pneumonia or severe lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. It can be treated with antibiotics.
Diseases
18 Dec 2003
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a contagious lung infection which causes bleeding in the lungs and severe breathing difficulty. It can be fatal.
Diseases
17 Dec 2003
Pierre Robin syndrome (Pierre Robin sequence)
Pierre Robin syndrome is a birth defect which causes abnormally small lower jaw, downward displacement of the tongue, and cleft palate.
Bone
31 Oct 2003
Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)
Systemic sclerosis is a condition characterised by excessive thickening of skin due to connective tissue accumulation. It is usually localised.
Children's health
13 Sep 2003
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD; Alpha-1; AATD)
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. A genetic mutation causes chronic liver disease and emphysema.
Diseases
18 Jul 2003
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection in babies and children. It causes bronchitis and, in serious cases, pneumonia.
