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Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers who climb too fast. It usually occurs when people rapidly reach a high altitude (typically above 8,000 feet or 2,400 meters).
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When you have lung problems, you can help yourself feel better by conserving your energy. Pacing yourself, avoiding bending and lifting, and simplifying tasks will allow you to do more without getting short of breath.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that cause swelling of the airways. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common forms of COPD.
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Chronic obstructive lung disease, also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a general term for a group of conditions in which there is persistent difficulty in expelling (or exhaling) air from the lungs. COPD commonly refers to two related, progressive diseases of the respiratory system, chronic bronchitis and emphysema .
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that limit the flow of air into and out of the lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, most often caused by heavy, long-time cigarette smoking. COPD can also include chronic asthma.
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When you have COPD, you’re more likely to develop a lung infection (pneumonia) with a cold or the flu. To stay healthier, avoid contact with germs. Get prompt treatment at the first sign of illness.
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Shortness of breath may have prompted you to see the doctor. In many cases, though, COPD progresses for years without obvious symptoms.
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Some COPD medications are taken using a device called an inhaler. The inhaler helps you take a measured dose of medication into your lungs. Not all inhalers work the same way. Have your healthcare provider show you how to use and care for the type of inhaler you’re given.
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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract. It is the most common type of chronic lung disease in children and young adults, and may result in early death.
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and male fertility. Its name derives from the fibrous scar tissue that develops in the pancreas, one of the principal organs affected by the disease.
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A genetic disorder that causes a thick mucus to build up in the respiratory system and in the pancreas, a digestive organ. People with cystic fibrosis are highly susceptible to respiratory infections and are typically malnourished due to the malfunctioning of the pancreas.
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and male fertility. Its name derives from the fibrous scar tissue that develops in the pancreas, one of the principal organs affected by the disease.
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs , digestive system , and sweat glands, and causes infertility in males. Its name derives from the fibrous scar tissue that develops in the pancreas , one of the principal organs affected by the disease.
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and male fertility. Its name derives from the fibrous scar tissue that develops in the pancreas, one of the principal organs affected by the disease.
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the lungs, digestive system, sweat glands, and male fertility. Its name derives from the fibrous scar tissue that develops in the pancreas, one of the principal organs affected by the disease.
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis involves scarring or thickening of tissues deep in the lung without a known cause.
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Scoliosis is a curving of the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways.
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Coal worker's pneumoconiosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling coal dust for prolonged periods.
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Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. "Primary" means that there are no other diseases of the heart or lungs causing the high blood pressure.
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Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disorder characterized by increased pressure in the pulmonary artery. The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-poor blood from the lower chamber on the right side of the heart (right ventricle) to the lungs where it picks up oxygen.
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Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease is an extremely rare form of high blood pressure in the lung area ( primary pulmonary hypertension ).
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Central sleep apnea is when you stop breathing during sleep. It is caused by problems with how the brain controls breathing. This is not the more common obstructive sleep apnea , which is caused by obesity or other problems and involves loud snoring.
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