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Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine

Dust Mite Allergy

Allergic rhinitis due to HOUSE DUST MITE ALLERGENS (e.g., Der p 1 of HOUSE DUST MITES) that is triggered by the immune system.

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

malignant mesothelioma

Type of mesothelioma with a tendency to metastasize. Wikidata entity Q107699713; linked MeSH descriptor D000086002. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine

Allergic asthma

Asthma is a breathing disorder characterized by inflammation of the airways and recurrent episodes of breathing difficulty. These episodes, sometimes referred to as asthma attacks, are triggered by irritation of the inflamed airways.…

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Health topic Respiratory Medicine

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease. It affects your airways, the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. When you have asthma, your airways can become inflamed and narrowed. This can cause wheezing, coughing, and…

Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine

Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

Lung damage that is caused by the adverse effects of PULMONARY VENTILATOR usage. The high frequency and tidal volumes produced by a mechanical ventilator can cause alveolar disruption and PULMONARY EDEMA.

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

dust mite allergy

Medical condition. Wikidata entity Q1286499; linked MeSH descriptor D000092542. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that may cause lung disease and liver disease. The signs and symptoms of the condition and the age at which they appear vary among individuals. People with alpha-1 antitrypsin…

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Health topic Respiratory Medicine

COPD

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe and get worse over time. Normally, the airways and air sacs in your lungs are elastic or stretchy. When you breathe in, the airways…

Medical terminology Respiratory Medicine

Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

A heterogeneous aggregate of at least three distinct histological types of lung cancer, including SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA; ADENOCARCINOMA; and LARGE CELL CARCINOMA. They are dealt with collectively because of their shared treatment…

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

pertussis

Human disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Wikidata entity Q134859; linked MeSH descriptor D014917. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Health topic Respiratory Medicine

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of germ causing the infection, your age, and your overall…

Medical entity reference Respiratory Medicine

peritonsillar abscess

Pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. Wikidata entity Q1586014; linked MeSH descriptor D000039. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Respiratory Medicine

Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a disorder that affects normal breathing. People with this disorder take shallow breaths (hypoventilate), especially during sleep, resulting in a shortage of oxygen and a buildup…

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Health topic Respiratory Medicine

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the tissue deep in your lungs becomes scarred over time. This tissue gets thick and stiff. That makes it hard for you to catch your breath, and your blood may not get enough oxygen. Causes of…

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