Lung conditions - obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent the lungs from breathing properly. Two of the most common types of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smokers are ... [... more]
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Snoring - Better Health Channel.
Around one in five people tend to snore at night. Snoring may be a symptom of significant sleep disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnoea. Snoring isn't harmful in itself, but it can lead to long-term sleep deprivation for the snorer and ... [... more]
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Birth defects - urinary system
Common birth defects of the urinary system include hypospadias (urethral opening on the underside of the penis), obstructive defects of the renal pelvis (blocked ureters) and renal agenesis (missing kidney or kidneys). The urinary system consists ... [... more]
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