Symptom checker
Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.
Emphysema
Emphysema is a progressive lung disease usually caused by cigarette smoking. It causes shortness of breath and coughing. Read more about emphysema symptoms, causes and treatments.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a common, inherited genetic condition that can cause chronic lung and liver disease. Treatment can slow down the progress of the disease. Learn more here.
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Lung conditions
Learn all about lung conditions and diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, whooping cough and more.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for certain long-term lung conditions including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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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.
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Thoracoscopy
A thoracoscopy is usually a safe and effective way of finding out if there is a problem in the space between your lungs and ribcage.
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Surgery for rectal cancer
Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of rectal cancer.
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Colon resection for colon cancer
Removing the cancer by surgery gives you the best chance of being free of colon cancer.
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Reversal of Hartmann's Procedure
Reversal of Hartmann’s procedure will allow you to open your bowels in the normal way. You will no longer need a stoma bag.
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Abdominal Surgery for Crohn's disease
Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of your bowel. Surgery is usually recommended if medication fails to improve your symptoms.
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