Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for some long-term lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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Emphysema
Emphysema is a progressive lung disease often due to smoking, causing shortness of breath and coughing. Read about symptoms and treatments.
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Cough
Most coughs are caused by viruses which inflame the throat, airways or lungs. Here are some tips to relieve a chesty, dry or persistent cough.
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Inhaler devices
Inhalers are devices that let you breathe in medicine. See how to use them to better treat or relieve your asthma and other lung disease symptoms.
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Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax is when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. Read about symptoms and treatment of pneumothorax (collapsed lung).
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Bowel obstruction
Bowel obstruction can cause serious health problems. If you have a bowel obstruction, you will usually need immediate treatment in hospital.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver disease. Learn more about AATD symptoms and treatments.
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Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition causing high blood pressure in pulmonary arteries of your lungs. It needs specialist care.
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Haemoptysis (coughing up blood)
Haemoptysis (hemoptysis) is when you cough up blood from your lungs or airways. Read about the causes and when to seek emergency help for haemoptysis.
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis symptoms are ongoing wet cough and repeated chest infections. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment for bronchiectasis.
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