Lungs

  • Emphysema

    Emphysema – Definition Emphysema is a long term disease of the lungs. It is a problem with the tiny air…

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  • Croup – Laryngotracheobronchitis

    Croup – Definition Croup is swelling in the voice box and windpipe. The swelling can make it difficult to breathe…

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  • Cough

    Cough – Definition A cough is a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs. Its purpose is usually to clear…

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  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – Definition Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long term lung disease. COPD makes it…

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  • Bronchitis

    (Acute Bronchitis; Lower Respiratory Tract Infection) Bronchitis – Definition Air passes to the lungs through airways called bronchi. Bronchitis is…

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