Chest conditions
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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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