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respiratory conditions

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atelectasis   collapse of lung tissue / airless lung  
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emphysema   hyperinflation of air sacs and destructionof alveolar walls  
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pneumoconiosis   abnormal condition caused by dust in lungs  
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pneumonia   acute inflammation of alveoli  
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pulmonary abscess   large collection of pus in lungs  
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pulmonary embolism / PE   clot lodged in vessels of lung  
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pulmonary fibrosis   formation of scar tissue in connective tissue of lungs  
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sarcoidosis   multisystem, granulomatous disorder  
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tuberculosis / TB   infectious disease usually in lungs / caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis  
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pneumothorax   collection of air in pleural cavity  
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pleurisy   inflammation of pleura  
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mesothelioma   rare malignant tumor associated with asbestos exposure  
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cystic fibrosis   inherited disorder, defect of exocrine glands , causes mucus in lungs  
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asthma   chronic inflammation, airway obstruction from edema, bronchoconstriction, increased mucus  
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epistaxis   nosebleed  
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croup   acute viral infection in infants, children; obstruction of upper airway  
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COPD   chronic condition of persisten obstruction of air flow  
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