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  1. Pleurisy

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

  2. Henoch-Schonlein purpura

    Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes a purple spotted skin rash which lasts around one to four weeks, and is often marked by relapses.

  3. Ear nose and throat

    Ear conditions, hearing loss, tinnitus, nose conditions, throat conditions, dizziness and vertigo.

  4. Colds

    Cold viruses are spread by sneezing, coughing and hand contact.

  5. 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.

  6. Ears - ways to protect your hearing

    Once hearing is damaged, it often can't be restored.

  7. Ears - otosclerosis

    Otosclerosis eventually affects both ears, but the condition doesn?t cause total deafness.

  8. Lupus and infections

    The most common infections for people with lupus include those of the respiratory tract, skin and urinary system.

  9. Asthma and allergens

    Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould.

  10. Anthrax

    Anthrax is a rare but potentially fatal bacterial disease that occasionally infects humans.

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