Search results for Bronchitis

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• Pulmonary embolism

  Read more about a pulmonary embolism, which is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. It can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.

• Lung cancer

  Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

• Asbestosis

  Asbestosis is a serious lung condition caused by exposure to asbestos – a building material used mostly from the 1950s to the 1990s.

• Heartburn and acid reflux

  Find out more about heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it may be gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

• 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) - Causes

  Find out about the main causes of COPD, including smoking and exposure to dust or fumes at work.

• Heart failure

  Find out about heart failure, including the symptoms and causes, how it's treated and how it can affect your life.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Treatment

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

• Sinusitis (sinus infection)

  Find out about sinusitis (sinus pain), including the symptoms and treatments and when to get medical help.

• Angina

  Find out about angina, a type of chest pain caused by the heart not getting enough blood. Find out about the symptoms and how it's treated.