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Mechanisms driving immunopathogenesis of viral exacerbations in chronic respiratory disease

Background Exacerbations are major causes of morbidity in individuals with chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic ...
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Common Respiratory Diseases

There are many types of respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. Smoking and exposure to certain substances are common risk factors. Respiratory diseases are conditions ...
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How To Tell the Difference Between Asthma and COPD

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic respiratory diseases that cause breathing difficulty and coughing. Both conditions share similar symptoms. Understanding their ...
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This lung disease can be dangerous for younger people, too

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 3.5 million deaths in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. It’s a common ...
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Navigating Respiratory Diseases: When to Refer Patients for Specialized Care

Acute and chronic lower respiratory tract conditions — such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis — are among the most common respiratory diseases seen by general ...
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8 subtle signs of lung disease you need to recognise that go beyond cough

Lung diseases are a major global health concern. Many conditions begin silently with subtle signs. Early detection of symptoms like breathlessness, persistent cough, and fatigue is vital. This allows ...
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‘Popcorn Lung’: Connecting the Dots to a Historically Difficult Diagnosis

Among the many things that the Industrial Revolution gave rise to was the potential for more rapid spread of public health crises. Communicable diseases such as cholera, typhus, and tuberculosis all ...