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- Lungs
Information about the lungs, including environmental risks, infections, conditions, management and treatment.
- Pleurisy
Treating any infection of the upper respiratory tract quickly will reduce the risk of developing pleurisy.
- Emphysema
Emphysema is generally caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dusts.
- Pneumonia
Anyone can get pneumonia, but young children and the elderly are most susceptible.
- Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is not a cancer or any other sort of malignant tumour.
- Breathing problems and exercise
A little physical activity and some breathing exercises can help people with lung disease.
- Psittacosis - parrot fever
People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.
- Aspergillus
Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms.
- Altitude sickness
Being young and fit doesn't reduce your risk of altitude sickness.
- Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung disease
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.