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  • Pneumonia Pneumonia is inflammation of one or both lungs with consolidation. Pneumonia is frequently but not always due to infection. The...learn more »
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    Pneumonia Article
    • Pneumonia facts
    • What is pneumonia?
    • How do people "catch pneumonia"?
    • What are pneumonia symptoms and signs?
    • How is pneumonia diagnosed?
    • What are some of the organisms that cause pneumonia? What is the treatment for pneumonia? Can pneumonia be prevented?
    • What is the prognosis of pneumonia?
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves...learn more »
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    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Article
    • What is COPD?
    • How does the normal lung work?
    • What is chronic bronchitis?
    • What is emphysema?
    • What is chronic asthma?
    • What is bronchiectasis?
    • What causes COPD?
    • What are the symptoms of COPD?
    • How is COPD diagnosed?
    • What treatment is available for COPD?
    • What is the role of oxygen as therapy in COPD?
    • What else is available for treating COPD?
    • Future directions in COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease At A Glance
  • Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a disease of the mucus and sweat glands. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease. The outcome of the disease...learn more »
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    Cystic Fibrosis Article
    • What is cystic fibrosis?
    • What are other names for cystic fibrosis?
    • What causes cystic fibrosis?
    • Is cystic fibrosis inherited?
    • Who is at risk for cystic fibrosis?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis?
    • How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
    • How is cystic fibrosis treated?
    • Living with cystic fibrosis
    • What is the outlook for cystic fibrosis?
    • Cystic Fibrosis At A Glance
  • Lung Anatomy The lungs are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood....learn more »
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    Lung Anatomy Article
    • Lung anatomy facts
    • What are the lungs?
    • What does breathing accomplish?
    • What is the structure of the respiratory system?
    • How is air moved into and out of the lungs during respiration?
    • How does gas exchange occur?
    • What are other important events during the breathing cycle?