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:: Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition, People with asthma have sensitive airways in
their lungs. When they are exposed to certain triggers, their airways narrow
making it hard for them to breathe

:: COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also called chronic obstructive lung
disease, is a term that is used for two closely related diseases of the respiratory
system: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. In many patients these diseases
occur together, although there may be more symptoms of one than the other.
Most patients with these diseases have a long history of heavy cigarette smoking.

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:: Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a relatively rare condition that affects the Lungs.
In this disorder the bronchial tubes become enlarged and distended forming pockets
where infection may gather. The walls themselves are damaged which results in
impairment to the lung's complex cleaning system. The tiny hairs, called cilia -
which line the bronchial tubes and sweep them free of dust, germs and excess mucus -
are destroyed. When this cleaning system is not working effectively dust, mucus,
bacteria accumulate and there is Infection of the lungs develops.

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:: Cystic Fibros

Cystic Fibrosis CF is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory & digestive systems.
When a person has CF, their mucous glands secrete very thick sticky mucus.
The mucus clogs the tiny air passages in the lungs and traps bacteria. Repeated infections
and blockages can cause irreversible lung damage and a shortened life. The pancreas is
also affected, this prevents the release of enzymes which are needed to digest food. This
means that people with CF can have problems with nutrition.

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:: Interstitial lung disease

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a general term that includes a variety of chronic
lung disorders.
ILD may be Chronic, Malignant or Non-infectious. ILD may also be called
interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary fibrosis.When a person has ILD, the lung is
affected in three ways. First, the lung tissue is damaged in some known or unknown way.
Second, the walls of the air sacs in the lung become inflamed. Finally,
scarring (or fibrosis) begins in the interstitium (or tissue between the air sacs),
and the lung becomes stiff.

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:: Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is defined as the cessation of breathing during sleep.Apnea specialists
generally agree that there are three different types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central,
and mixed. Of these three, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common; central
sleep apnea is rare; mixed sleep apnea is a combination of the previous two with
treatment being the same as OSA.

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:: Lung cancer

Lung cancer is a growth of abnormal cells inside the lung. These cells reproduce at a
much faster rate than normal cells. The abnormal cells stick together and form a cluster
or growth, known as a tumor. If the abnormal cells began growing in the lung, this is
known as a primary lung tumor.

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