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Lung conditions
Asbestosis
This lung disease is caused by asbestos dust, with symptoms (shortness of breath, coughing) usually appearing 10 to 20 years after exposure.
Asthma
Asthma symptoms can include a cough, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. Learn more about its causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis damages the airways in the lungs, causing them to permanently widen. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital to prevent further damage.
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a chest infection that affects a child’s ability to breathe freely. It usually appears in children under 12 months old.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the larger airways in your lungs, which causes an ongoing cough. Learn how to reduce the risk of bronchitis.
Chest infection
Chest infections are common in people of all ages and can easily be spread. Learn more here about the causes, symptoms and treatments for chest infect...
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for certain long-term lung conditions including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease affecting the lungs and digestive system. Treatments can improve the quality of life for people living with CF.
Emphysema
Emphysema is a progressive lung disease usually caused by cigarette smoking. It causes shortness of breath and coughing.
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Learn about the causes and symptoms of, and treatments for, this serious disease.
Pleural effusion
A pleural effusion is an abnormal build-up of fluid in the space around the lungs. It can be caused by many things, from pneumonia to kidney failure.
Pleurisy
Pleurisy occurs when the lining of the lungs become inflamed, most often due to a recent respiratory tract infection.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, often caused by bacteria or viruses. It can be mild or very serious. Learn more about the illness.
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax (known as collapsed lung) is a reasonably common condition that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall.
Respiratory syncytial virus
RSV infects a person's airways and lungs. Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of RSV, and how to stop the virus from spreading.
Silicosis
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling unsafe levels of silica dust, usually over a period of many years. Find out how to minimise the risk.
Tuberculosis
This highly infectious disease, which mostly affects the lungs, can be spread through coughing, sneezing, speaking or even singing.
Whooping cough
Whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection and is most serious in babies. Here’s how to spot the symptoms and protect infants.
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Lung conditions - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Better Health Channel
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent proper breathing.
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COPD Overview| Lung Foundation Australia
Being told you or someone you love has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can be a very overwhelming and frightening experience.
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Breathlessness | Lung Foundation Australia
There are a number of symptoms and side effects which you may experience when living with lung cancer and other lung diseases in addition to various treatments.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | National Centre for Farmer Health
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory illness is a major cause of death in Australia and is more common in farming communities. Read more...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD - myDr.com.au
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term (chronic) condition that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
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Lung disease - Lab Tests Online AU
Lung diseases are conditions affecting the functions of the lung such as gas exchange and delivery of oxygen to the alveoli.
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Childhood Interstitial Lung Disease| Lung Foundation Australia
chILD is a broad name for a group of rare lung diseases that can affect infants, children and adolescents.
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Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency - myDr.com.au
Alpha1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency is an inherited disorder that may lead to lung and/or liver disease. Find out about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of A1AT.
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Chronic neonatal lung disease | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
What is chronic neonatal lung disease? Chronic neonatal lung disease (CNLD) is a general term for persisting respiratory problems in premature babies
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Staging)
This pathway provides guidance on imaging patients with confirmed non-small cell lung carcinoma on histology. This staging process will determine further definitive treatment.
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Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals | Cancer Australia
The guide assists health professionals in the identification and appropriate investigation of symptoms and signs of lung cancer, and supports the t
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Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals - YouTube
Cancer Australia’s new guide provides a systematic pathway for appropriate investigation and timely referral of patients with suspected lung cancer. Download...
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Lung Cancer in our Mob: a handbook for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Lung Cancer in our Mob: a handbook for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
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PET-CT scanning to assess the spread of non-small cell lung cancer within the chest | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: This review has shown that accuracy of PET-CT is insufficient to allow management based on PET-CT alone
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Pneumonia | Ausmed
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that impacts one or both lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become inflamed and fill with fluid or pus. Pneumonia ranges in severity from a mild illness to life-threatening.
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Pneumonia Symptoms, Signs and Treatment
Worldwide, it has been estimated that 5 million people will die each year of pneumonia (Dunn 2005). Respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, remain a major concern to hospitals worldwide, especially during the winter months when this influx of patients can put some hospitals into crisis mode.
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Determinants and Interventions for CVD
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of eight main forms of chronic disease in Australia. Other main chronic diseases are: asthma, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), arthritis, back pain, cancer, and mental health conditions (Australian Institute of Health and Wellbeing 2018).
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Lung, Chest and Bowel Sounds Assessment Guide
Lung sounds tell you a great deal about a patient and their relative health. Knowing the difference between rales, a crackle, and a wheeze is sometimes still a confusing proposition for many nurses, especially new nurses. Part of the reason for that is that some of the language is interchangeable.
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Understanding Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is a term used for a variety of birth defects that affect the hearts normal function. These defects are structural problems with the heart, present at birth and can occur if any of the heart chambers, arteries, septum or valves don't develop properly before the baby is born.
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