14 guides
Respiratory
Lung, airway, breathing, cold, flu, and sleep-breathing guides.
Asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways in the lungs become inflamed and narrowed, making breathing difficult. During an asthma attack, the.
RespiratoryBronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to the lungs. Acute bronchitis is short-lived and usually follows a chest.
RespiratoryCommon cold
The common cold is a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, mainly affecting the nose and throat. Over 200 different viruses can cause it.
RespiratoryCOVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. It ranges from no symptoms at all to severe pneumonia requiring.
RespiratoryCroup
Croup is a common childhood respiratory illness in which inflammation of the larynx (voice box) and trachea (windpipe) causes a distinctive barking cough.
RespiratoryEmphysema
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in which the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs are progressively destroyed. This.
RespiratoryFlu (influenza)
Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. It causes more severe illness than the common cold.
RespiratoryLung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the UK and worldwide. There are two main types: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC, ~85% of cases).
RespiratoryNasal polyps
Nasal polyps are soft, painless, non-cancerous growths on the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. They result from chronic inflammation. Small polyps.
RespiratoryNonallergic rhinitis
Nonallergic rhinitis refers to nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, or postnasal drip that is not caused by allergy or infection. It results from.
RespiratoryPneumonia
Pneumonia is infection of the lung parenchyma, causing the air sacs (alveoli) to fill with fluid or pus. It can range from mild (community-acquired.
RespiratorySinusitis
Sinusitis is inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the sinuses, the air-filled cavities in the skull around the nose. Acute sinusitis usually follows.
RespiratorySleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition where the throat repeatedly collapses during sleep, temporarily stopping breathing. Each episode causes brief.
RespiratoryWhooping cough
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It causes severe prolonged coughing fits.