Lung conditions are those that affect the lungs and airways. They include asthma, tuberculosis, lung cancer and pneumonia. 


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A vitreous haemorrhage is bleeding into the clear jelly-like area at the back of your eyes. It’s often caused by an eye injury, but it can also be caused by medical conditions. Find out more about the causes and symptoms of a vitreous haemorrhage, and how to treat it.

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Milia are tiny white or yellow protein-filled bumps on your skin. They are harmless and typically seen on newborn babies. Find out what causes them and how to get rid of milia.


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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and serious blood condition that causes lots of small blood clots to form around your body. Here’s how to spot the symptoms of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and how to treat it. 


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A blunt abdominal injury is an injury caused by an object hitting your abdomen (tummy) without piercing your skin. Here’s all you need to know about the symptoms of a blunt abdominal injury and how to treat it. 

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Coughing is something you do to help clear your airways when they feel blocked or irritated. Most coughs only last a short time, such as when you have a cold, but others may continue for a long time. You should see a doctor if you have an ongoing cough.


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A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. Coughs may be dry or chesty and are classified as acute or chronic.

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A chest infection is an infection that affects your airways or lungs. You may develop a chest infection after having flu or a cold. Symptoms include muscle aches, a chesty cough and pain in the chest. 


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Asthma is a condition that causes the pathways to the lungs to become inflamed, making it harder to breathe. It’s a lifelong condition, but it can be controlled by effective treatment. 

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Coughing is something you do to help clear your airways when they feel blocked or irritated. Most coughs only last a short time, such as when you have a cold, but others may continue for a long time. 

You should see a doctor if you have an ongoing cough.


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Chest infection in adults usually takes the form of bronchitis or, less, commonly, pneumonia. Find out more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

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Asthma is a long-term lung condition which currently has no cure however treatments are available to control symptoms

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Bronchitis means inflammation of the lungs' airways. Common symptoms include a sore throat and coughing up mucus. 

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Find everything you need to know about bronchitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, with links to other useful resources.

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Bronchitis

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Chest pain is any pain you feel in the chest. It has many causes, ranging from less serious conditions like indigestion to more serious conditions, like a collapsed lung or a heart attack.


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Chest pain is any sort of pain felt in your upper body, from your shoulders down to your ribs.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to lung conditions that cause breathing problems, such as emphysema. It tends to affect older people who smoke.  


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An exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is when someone with COPD has a sudden worsening of their symptoms, such as breathlessness, coughing and coughing up phlegm (sputum).

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Coughing up blood (haemoptysis) may not be anything to worry about if you’re generally healthy, but it can be a sign of something more serious, especially in older people or those who smoke. If you cough up blood, you should see a doctor. 


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NHS Choices information on coughing up blood, including causes such as chest infection, bronchitis, pulmonary embolism, lung cancer and tuberculosis (TB), with links to other useful resources.

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Coughing up blood (haemoptysis) may not be anything to worry about if you’re generally healthy, but it can be a sign of something more serious, especially in older people or those who smoke. 

If you cough up blood, you should see a doctor. 


Lung disease are conditions that affect the lungs and airways. They include asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia and tuberculosis. 


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Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by an infection. Symptoms include chest pain, fever and trouble breathing. Pneumonia can affect anyone, but it's more common and serious among young children, older people and those with certain health conditions

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Pneumonia is a chest infection which can become severe if left untreated

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