Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Atelectasis
(Collapsed Lung) Atelectasis – Definition Atelectasis is a condition where a portion of the lung has collapsed or is not…
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Asthma – Child
Asthma – Child – Definition Air travels in and out of the lungs through bronchial tubes. Asthma is a chronic…
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Asthma – Adults
Asthma – Adults – Definition Asthma is a chronic condition of the airways or tubes of the lungs. It narrows…
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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis – ABPA
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis – Definition Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an allergic lung disorder. It is related to the fungus…
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Social anxiety disorder
(Social Phobia) Social anxiety disorder – Definition Social anxiety disorder is the intense fear of social situations. People with social…
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