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• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Treatment

  Find out about the main treatments for COPD, including inhalers, medicine and surgery in rare cases.

• Slapped cheek syndrome

  Find out about slapped cheek syndrome (also called fifth disease), including symptoms and how to treat it.

• Co-beneldopa – a medicine for symptoms of Parkinson's disease

  NHS medicines information on co-beneldopa – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Symptoms of dementia

  Information about the symptoms of dementia, and how each type of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, varies in its symptoms.

• Heart valve replacement

  Find out what a heart valve replacement involves, when it might be recommended, and how it can help with heart valve disease.

• Paan, bidi and shisha

  Find out the risks of bidi, shisha, tobacco, betel and paan, including mouth cancer and heart disease.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Diagnosis

  Find out about the main tests used to diagnose COPD, including breathing tests, an X-ray and blood tests.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Symptoms

  Find out about the main symptoms of COPD, including shortness of breath, a persistent cough and wheezing.

• Why it's necessary

  A hysterectomy is sometimes recommended to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic inflammatory disease, prolapse of the uterus, endometriosis or fibroids.

• Conjunctivitis

  Conjunctivitis is where your eyes are red and sore. Read about what causes conjunctivitis, how to prevent it and how to treat it.