Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Cystic fibrosis is a disease affecting the lungs and digestive system. Learn more about cystic fibrosis (CF), including its symptoms, treatment options and how it's diagnosed.
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Obstructive lung diseases
People with obstructive lung disease, such as COPD, asthma or CF, experience shortness of breath. Learn more about obstructive lung diseases.
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What causes pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is caused when something going wrong and the enzymes start digesting the pancreas, rather than the food in the gut. Learn more about the condition here.
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What causes pneumonia?
Pneumonia is caused by an infection of the lung. Most infections are due either to bacteria or viruses.
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Pancreas
The pancreas is a vital organ that helps the body to digest food and control blood sugar levels. Read about the role of the pancreas and how to keep it healthy.
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Folate test
Folate is an important nutrient for making normal red blood cells and for repairing nerve tissue in the body. The folate test checks whether you have enough folate in your blood.
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A is important for your health and is gained from what you eat and drink each day. Learn about the sources of vitamin A and its recommended intake and vitamin A deficiency.
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Colds and flu diagnosis
Trusted information on cold and flu diagnosis and links to trusted resources.
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Osteopaenia
People with osteopaenia have bones that are weaker than normal. Osteopaenia is not as severe as osteoporosis but you still have to be careful if you’re at risk.
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis damages the airways in the lungs, causing them to become permanently widened. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent further lung damage.
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Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax (also known as collapsed lung) is a reasonably common condition that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. Find out more about the causes and treatments of pneumothorax.
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