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Anyone can get pneumonia, but young children and the elderly are most susceptible...
Asthma cannot be cured, but with good management people with asthma can lead normal, active lives...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent proper breathing...
Emphysema is generally caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dusts...
The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide...
Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus. The flu is more than just a bad cold and can occasionally lead to serious complications, including death. Specific antiviral medication is available. It is...
Treating any infection of the upper respiratory tract quickly will reduce the risk of developing pleurisy...
NTM lung disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria commonly found in soil and water. It can cause damage to the lungs and make people very ill...
CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn from an accredited organisation...
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly known as Wegener granulomatosis is a rare condition that targets the arteries, veins and capillaries of the kidneys and the respiratory system...