Diseases
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.
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
Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or lung fibrosis is a respiratory disorder characterised by hardening of the lungs.
Blood
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…
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
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).
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.
Diseases
23 May 2003
Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema refers to accumulation of fluid in the alveoli of the lungs, causing breathing problems. It is associated with heart failure.
