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Lung Diseases and Conditions

This section features articles on topics related to the human lung and diseases, conditions and illnesses that affect breathing.

See below for a list of current articles.


Lung Cancer

A dangerous and often fatal form of lung disease. This section covers causes, symptoms and various types of lung cancer. Also see natural cancer treatments.


Mesothelioma

This disease is thought by many to be a lung disease, but it can affect other organs and areas of the body in addition to the lungs.


Lung Function

Basic information about the lungs and how they work.


Lung Infections

There are a number of different kinds. A lung infection can be mild--or it can be deadly.


Lung Disease

As with lung infections, there are many different types of lung disease. Some are virtually harmless, but some can be extremely dangerous.


The Flu or Influenza

One of the most common and potentially one of the most dangerous lung ailments.


Asthma

A lung problem that can start at any age. It can be mild, or it can be extremely serious and even life threatening in certain situations.


Bronchitis

One of the most common types of lung problem that afflicts millions worldwide every year.


COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a condition that makes it hard to breathe. Two common variations of this disease are bronchitis and emphysema.


Cystic Fibrosis

An inherited, chronic lung disease that strikes about 30,000 a year, including both children and adults.


Emphysema

A form of COPD that primarily causes shortness of breath.


Allergies

One of the most common health problems that affect millions of people worldwide. This page tells you the causes and offers some tips for dealing with an allergy


Pneumonia

Here's a quick explanation of an illness that can be extremely serious and even life threatening.


Pleurisy

You don't hear much about this condition that makes the simple act of breathing painful. But millions of people have it. This article explains what is is, and how to treat it.


Pulmonary Hypertension

It's not quite the same thing as the "high blood pressure" that most people are familiar with, but it can be just as dangerous to your health.


Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Most people don't know much about sleep apnea nor the causes of snoring, but their effects on your overall health--and your relationships--can be damaging and distressing.


Tuberculosis

Once a feared worldwide killer, "TB" is now under better control in much of the modernized world. But is can still be dangerous.




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