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A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Find out more about asthma here.

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that lets doctors look at your lungs and air passages through a camera attached to a flexible tube. It's usually performed by a doctor who specializes in lung diseases (pulmonologist). Click here to learn more about bronchoscopy.

 COPD is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, or a chronic cough.Find out more about COPD here.

 A cough is your body's way of responding when something irritates your throat or airways. There are many causes of cough. Click here to learn more about causes of cough and how to prevent and seek help if needed. 

 An inhaler is a device holding a medicine that you take by breathing in (inhaling). Inhalers are the main treatment for  lung diseases like asthma and COPD. There are many different types of inhaler, which can be confusing. Click here to learn more information about the types of inhaler device, and some general information about inhalers. 

 Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Many different organisms can cause it, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.  Click here to learn more about pneumonia

 Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) are diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. Click here to learn more. 

 The pleura is a thin membrane that lines the inside of the chest wall and covers the lungs. There is normally a tiny amount of fluid between the lung but some diseases can cause  fluid to build up leading to symptoms. Click here to learn more. 

 Lung cancer (cancer of the lung) is common worldwide. Around 8 in 10 cases develop in people over the age of 60 years, usually in smokers. If lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a chance of a cure. Click here to learn more about lung cancer.