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Information about the lungs, including environmental risks, infections, conditions, management and treatment.

Emphysema is generally caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dusts.

Treating any infection of the upper respiratory tract quickly will reduce the risk of developing pleurisy.

Anyone can get pneumonia, but young children and the elderly are most susceptible.

People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.

Lung cancer occurs most often in adults between the ages of 40 and 70 who have smoked cigarettes for at least 20 years.

Being young and fit doesn't reduce your risk of altitude sickness.

A little physical activity and some breathing exercises can help people with lung disease.

Sarcoidosis is not a cancer or any other sort of malignant tumour.

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.