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Lungs and Breathing

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Acute Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways that carry air to your lungs. Learn about acute bronchitis symptoms, causes, and treatment.
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is an inherited condition that raises your risk for lung and liver disease. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.
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Asbestos

Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals with thin fibers. Breathing high levels of asbestos can lead to mesothelioma or lung cancer. Read more.
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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease. It causes asthma attacks, which make your airways inflamed and narrowed, and your lungs get less air. Learn about treatments.
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Asthma in Children

Children's airways are small, making asthma more serious for them. Learn the symptoms, what can cause an attack, and long term treatments.
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Bird Flu

The bird flu (also known as influenza A or the avian flu) primarily infects birds, but can pose health risks to people. Learn how to avoid this flu.
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Breathing Problems

When you have breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, it's hard for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. Find out what can cause this.
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Bronchial Disorders

The bronchi are two tubes that carry air to your lungs. Problems with the bronchi include bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and bronchiolitis. Learn more.
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Choking

Do you know how to respond if you see someone choking? Learn how to respond with back blows, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts), and CPR.
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Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways that carry air to your lungs. Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition. Discover symptoms and treatment.
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Collapsed Lung

There are two types of collapsed lung: pneumothorax (a total collapse) and atelectasis (partial collapse). Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatment.
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COPD

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. At first symptoms are mild, but they usually become more severe. Learn more.
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