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Asthma And The Lungs
Lung disease is any disease or disorder that occurs in the lungs or that causes the lungs to not work properly. There are three main types of lung disease:
- Airway diseases -- These diseases affect the tubes (airways) that carry oxygen and other gases into and out of the lungs. These diseases usually cause a narrowing or blockage of the airways. They include
asthma , emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. People with airway diseases sometimes describe the feeling as "trying to breathe out...
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Evolution of Asthma: More Than Just a Lung Disease
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Lung Anatomy 101: Why Does Asthma Cause Chest Pain?
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Inhaler Devices for Asthma Treament Part 1
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New lung-heating treatment may improve asthma symptoms
An unusual new procedure might help asthma patients who have tried everything else to get relief for their symptoms. The procedure, called bronchial... Read more »
Seven surprising lung-problem triggers
People who suffer from lung ailments such as asthma and COPD know just what a problem tobacco smoke, and pollution can be, but experts say there are... Read more »
What is Asthma?
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma GuidelinesThe U.S. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma... Read more »
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Lung mass, right upper lung - chest X-ray... Read more »
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