Interstitial lung disease
Interstitial lung disease is a term used to describe conditions which affect lung tissue and which do not usually affect the airways. In this group of conditions, the lung tissue is damaged in some way. Interstitial lung disease is a term used to ... [... more]
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If you're one of the thirty-eight million who endure from sinus problems, you know the debilitating effects this condition can bring--from pounding headaches, runny nose, and chronic fatigue to asthma, halitosis, even serious lung disease and ... [... more]
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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. Chronic obstructive ... [... more]
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Silicosis - Better Health Channel.
Repeated and prolonged exposure over many years to relatively high concentrations of crystalline silica in the air is known to cause a lung disease called silicosis. Repeated and prolonged exposure over many years to relatively high ... [... more]
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Asbestos and your health
Asbestos can cause a number of serious diseases. These include cancers, such as mesothelioma and lung cancer, and other non-malignant lung diseases such as asbestosis, pleural plaques and pleural thickening. Asbestos was in common use before the ... [... more]
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Breathing problems and exercise
People with lung disease may avoid activities that make them feel breathless. However, regular physical activity can actually improve lung function and make breathing easier. Breathing exercises help too. A little physical activity and some ... [... more]
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Emphysema explained
Emphysema is a type of lung disease characterised by shortness of breath. Most cases of emphysema are caused by cigarette smoking. There is no cure, but the condition can be managed using medications and adjustments to lifestyle Emphysema is a ... [... more]
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