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Respiratory conditions: What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung ailments that result to difficulty breathing. It generally includes: Chronic bronchitis – long-standing inflammation of the airways Emphysema – damage to the air sacs within the lungs The condition is prevalent among middle-aged or elderly individuals who smoke. Most are not even aware that they

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Respiratory conditions: Facts about bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a prevalent form of lower respiratory tract infection that affects infants and young children below 2 years old. Most cases are relatively mild and settle without requiring treatment in 2-3 weeks, but some with severe symptoms require hospitalization. The initial symptoms strikingly resemble the common cold such as cough and a runny nose.

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