Lungs Archives

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Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy – Definition Cardiomyopathy refers to heart muscle disease. The damaged heart does not effectively pump blood. The disease usually…

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(Pertussis) Whooping cough – Definition Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. The bacteria invade the lining…

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Tuberculosis – Definition Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infectious disease. It can have either active or inactive forms. Although it…

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Respiratory syncytial virus – Definition Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of many types of infections of the…

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Pulmonary embolism – Definition A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lungs. The embolism prevents blood…