What is chronic bronchitis?Chronic bronchitis is a long-term swelling and irritation of the airways in your lungs. The irritation may damage your lungs. The lung damage often gets worse over time, and is usually permanent. Chronic bronchitis is part of a group of lung diseases called chronic ...
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Emphysemais a serious lung infection caused bychronic bronchitis. This disease damages the alveoli, the small air sacs in the lungs causing obstruction to breathing. If the damage is severe, it causes respiratory failure, which can become a life-threatening medical condition. 4. Respiratory Failure...
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Any problem with the lungs or pulmonary system that affects the proper functioning of the lungs is referred to as lung disease. Any lung ailment that lasts for a long period is considered chronic. Respiratory disorders are among the most common medical problems in the world. Most lung disorders...
What is a chronic cough?A chronic cough is a cough that lasts more than 4 weeks in children or 8 weeks in adults.What causes a chronic cough?Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke Allergies Acid reflux Lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, or pneumonia Medicines such as ...
Asthma is a chronic lung disorder that can make breathing difficult. It is caused by inflammation, swelling, and narrowing of the airways (bronchial tubes). About 25 million people in the U.S have asthma; 6 million of those are children. ...
Asbestosis, a progressive pulmonary disease that affects approximately four of every 10,000 Americans, is also caused by asbestos exposure. Conditions such as pleural plaques, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and interstitial lung disease are among other illnesses associated with asbestos exposure. ...
Chronic sinus infections Clubbing or enlargement of the fingertips and toes Most people with CF are diagnosed soon after birth.1,3 How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed? In many countries, including the U.S., most babies are screened for CF in the hospital. This newborn screening requires a drop...
Fever is usually a sign that your body is fighting an illness. But it may also happen when you have chronic conditions like autoimmune diseases and cancer or as a medication side effect. The fever often goes away on its own, but you can break it by taking over-the-counter medicines like...