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Various lung condition definitions

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Damage to the lungs results in difficulty blowing air out, causing SOB?   show
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show Emphysema  
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Repeated, frequent episodes of productive cough, usually caused by smoking. Breathing also becomes difficult in this form of COPD?   show
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Infection in one or both lungs. Bacteria, especially streptococcus pneumoniae, are the most common cause?   show
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show Asthma  
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show Acute Bronchitis  
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show Pulmonary Fibrosis  
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show Sarcoidosis  
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show Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome  
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show Pleural Effusion  
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show Pleurisy  
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The airways (bronchi) become inflamed, and expand abnormally, usually after repeated infections. Coughing, with large amounts of mucus?   show
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show LAM  
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A genetic condition, in which mucus does not clear easily from the airways. The excess mucus causes repeated episodes of bronchitis & pneumonia throughout life?   show
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show TB  
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Severe sudden injury to the lungs caused by serious illness. Life support with mechanical ventilation is usually needed to survive until the lungs recover?   show
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