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Various lung condition definitions

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show COPD  
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A form of COPD, usually caused by smoking. The fragile walls between the lung air sacs (alveoli) are damaged, trapping air in the lungs; making breathing difficult?   show
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show Chronic Bronchitis  
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show Pneumonia  
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show Asthma  
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show Acute Bronchitis  
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A form of interstitial lung disease. The interstitium (walls between air sacs), making lungs stiff and causing SOB?   show
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show Sarcoidosis  
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Extra weight makes it difficult to expand the chest when breathing.   show
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Fluid builds up in the normally tiny space between the lung and inside of chest wall (pleural space). If large can cause breathing problems?   show
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Inflammation of the lining of the lung pleura, which often causes pain when breathing in. Autoimmune conditions, infections, or pulmonary embolism may cause?   show
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show Bronchiectasis  
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A rare condition, which cysts form throughout the lungs, causing breathing problems, similar to emphysema. Occurs in women of childbearing age.   show
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show Cystic Fibrosis  
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show TB  
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Severe sudden injury to the lungs caused by serious illness. Life support with mechanical ventilation is usually needed to survive until the lungs recover?   show
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