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  1. Pulmonary hypertension

    Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure on the lungs.

  2. Blood pressure (high) - hypertension

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

  3. 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.

  4. Respiratory physician

    A respiratory physician (respiratory and sleep medicine specialist) specialises in diagnosing, treating and preventing conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system.

  5. Aortic stenosis

    Aortic stenosis may be congenital (present from before birth), but is often diagnosed during teenage years.

  6. Circulatory system

    The heart, blood and blood vessels work together to service the cells of the body.

  7. Deep vein thrombosis

    Long international flights are suspected of contributing to deep vein thrombosis in susceptible people.

  8. Reduce your risk of early death

    You can dramatically reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

  9. Emphysema

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

  10. Breathing problems and exercise

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

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