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Respiratory Pathologies

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Asthma

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Chronic inflammatory disease causing airway hyperresponsiveness, mucus production, and reversible airflow obstruction.

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Atelectasis

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Partial or complete collapse of the lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.

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Laryngitis

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Inflammation of the larynx, often leading to a hoarse voice or temporary loss of voice.

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Occupational Lung Diseases

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Group of diseases caused by exposure to various dusts, chemicals, or proteins in a work environment.

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Asbestosis

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Chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, may lead to mesothelioma (a type of lung cancer).

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Pneumonia

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Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs which may fill with fluid.

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Pleural Effusion

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Buildup of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs.

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Pulmonary Hypertension

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Increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries, leading to the right ventricular failure.

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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

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Inflammatory lung disease caused by inhaling dust, fungus, molds, or chemicals.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Group of diseases causing obstructive airway flow that are not fully reversible, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

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Bronchiectasis

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Chronic condition where the bronchial tubes permanently widen, leading to mucus accumulation and recurrent infections.

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Sarcoidosis

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Growth of tiny inflammatory cells (granulomas) in various parts of the body, commonly the lungs.

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Pulmonary Embolism

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Blockage of an artery in the lungs by a substance that has moved from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream.

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Genetic disorder that affects the lungs and other organs, characterized by thick, sticky mucus production.

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Sleep Apnea

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Sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

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Lung Cancer

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Malignant tumour that begins in the cells of the lung.

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Mesothelioma

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Rare form of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs, primarily the lungs and chest wall.

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

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Life-threatening condition where the lungs can't provide enough oxygen for the body's vital organs.

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Tuberculosis

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Contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs.

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