Medicine info: Brand names
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways in your lungs, which causes a cough. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of acute bronchitis.
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Chest infection
Chest infections are common in people of all ages. Find out more about what causes chest infections, their symptoms and treatments.
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Lung conditions
Learn all about lung conditions and diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, whooping cough and more.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for some long-term lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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Infectious diseases
There are many different kinds of infectious diseases. Find out about conditions such as shingles, chlamydia, measles, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis and more here.
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Antioxidants
Antioxidants can neutralise free radicals in your body. Find out about foods high in antioxidants and when you should consider taking supplements.
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Respiratory system
Your respiratory system brings oxygen into your body and helps to remove carbon dioxide. Learn more about how it functions, how to keep it healthy, and related conditions.
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What is the difference between bacterial and viral infections?
Bacterial and viral infections must be treated differently. Misusing antibiotics to treat viral infections leads to the problem of antibiotic resistance.
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What's the difference between food allergy and intolerance — and other health concepts?
Wonder why psychiatrists and psychologists are different? Did you know that prebiotics and probiotics are not the same? Learn the differences between those things, and more.
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Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath is when you feel like you can’t get enough air into your lungs. Find out what to do if you have difficulty breathing.
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