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BRONCHITIS
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Bronchitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchi, the large airways that carry air from the trachea to the lungs. Bronchitis may be acute or chronic.
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ASTHMA
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways which makes breathing difficult. In asthma, there is recurrent inflammation and constriction of the air passages, resulting in temporary narrowing of the airways.
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PNEUMONIA
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Pneumonia is a lung infection which can potentially be very serious, especially in the very young, the elderly and in those with other medical conditions. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough and fever.
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TUBERCULOSIS
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Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium, mycobacterium tuberculosis, which spreads through the bloodstream and lymphatic system, to any organ in the body. It is however, most commonly affects the lungs, giving the classical symptoms of cough, blood-stained sputum, fever and chills.
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PLEURAL EFFUSION
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Pleural effusion is an excess of fluid that accumulates in the space that surrounds the lungs. This excessive amounts of fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during inspiration. |
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LUNG CANCER
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Cancer of the lungs.
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASE
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Chronic obstructive airway disease (also known as chronic obstructive lung disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) comprises chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed. Unlike asthma, this limitation of airflow is poorly reversible and typically gets progressively worse over time.
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