Respiratory Health: Overview
Pleurisy
08/17/07, HealthwiseThis topic provides information about pleurisy, which usually results in chest pain. If you have chest pain that concerns you and that your doctor does not know about, see the topic Chest Pain.
Hiccups
09/06/07, HealthwiseHiccups occur when a spasm contracts the diaphragm, a large sheet of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. This spasm causes an intake of breath that is suddenly stopped by the closure of the vocal cords (glott
Cystic Fibrosis - Topic Overview
06/26/07, HealthwiseCystic fibrosis is a disease that causes mucus in the body to become thick and sticky. This glue-like mucus builds up and causes problems in many of the body's organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas. People who have cystic
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Topic Overview
03/03/08, HealthwiseHantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a potentially deadly respiratory illness caused by certain types of hantaviruses, which are viruses found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of some rodents.
Acute Bronchitis - Topic Overview
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
05/08/08, HealthwiseCOPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking.
Voice Problems
08/07/07, HealthwiseVoice problems usually include pain or discomfort when you speak or difficulty controlling the pitch, loudness, or quality of your voice.
Laryngitis - Topic Overview
01/20/09, HealthwiseLaryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx, that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
08/02/07, HealthwiseSevere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that first infected people in parts of Asia, North America, and Europe in late 2002 and early 2003. SARS is caused by a type of coronavirus, a family of viruses that often
Black Lung Disease
05/08/08, HealthwiseWhat is black lung disease?
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