Chest conditions
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Tuberculosis
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
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
Pulmonary embolism – Definition A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lungs. The embolism prevents blood…
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Pneumonia
(Community-Acquired Pneumonia; CAP; Bronchopneumonia) Pneumonia – Definition Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It affects the small airways and…
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Pleural effusion
(Water on the Lungs) Pleural effusion – Definition The pleura are two thin, moist membranes around the lungs. The inner…
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