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  1. Lungs

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

  2. Pleurisy

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

  3. Emphysema

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

  4. 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.

  5. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a virus that can cause respiratory infections that affect the airways and lungs.

  6. Pneumonia

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

  7. Altitude sickness

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

  8. 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.

  9. Breathing problems and exercise

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

  10. Sarcoidosis

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

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