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  1. Lungs

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

  2. Lung conditions - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent proper breathing.

  3. Lung cancer

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

  4. Genetic conditions

    Genetic conditions are caused by an altered or faulty gene or set of genes.

  5. Genetic conditions

    Genetic services, testing and conditions.

  6. Behavioural conditions

    Information about behavioural conditions including fact sheets on autism spectrum disorders, disruptive behaviour disorders and ADHD.

  7. Vulvar conditions

    Vulvar conditions include skin complaints, infections, chronic pain and cancerous conditions.

  8. Heart conditions - angina

    Angina attacks can be prompted by exertion or physical exercise, when the hard-working heart muscle requires greater amounts of oxygen.

  9. Heart conditions - endocarditis

    Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves or the inner lining of the heart.

  10. 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.

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