Acute respiratory distress syndrome (Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS))

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a disease of the Allergies occur when the immune system reacts against harm

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. Alpha 1-antitrypsin is an enzyme which is synthesised in the liver. It is one of a family of enzymes known as

Anaemia of chronic disease

Anaemia is a condition where there is a low level of a substance called haemoglobin in the blood.

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction to a substance (called an allergen) that can be life-threatening. Common substances which can cause as severe allerg

Asbestosis

[[Anim 206]] Asbestosis is a fibrotic disease of the lungs caused by chronic exposur

Asthma

[[Anim 21]] Asthma is a disease of the lungs. People with asthma experience episodes of asthma, or asthma attacks. This occurs when there is a n

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

Bird Flu or Avian Flu is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. Bird Flu, which was first identified in Italy more than 100 years ago, occurs worldwide. [[

Bronchiectasis

[[Anim 209]] Bronchiectasis is a disease of the lung. The lung is composed of large airways (bronchi), wh

Chronic bronchitis

[[Anim 210]] Chronic bronchitis is a disease of the lung. The lungs consist of a series of fo

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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pain that persists longer than the reasonable expected healing time for the involved tissues. The duration of

Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis (CWP)

Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis (CWP) is a disease of the lung resulting from the long-term inhalation of microscopic dust particles which was most commonly

Common Cold

[[Anim 28]] The common cold, or acute coryza rhino-viral infection of the nasal passages and pharynx. Although the common cold causes generalised symptoms (malai

Croup (Viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

Croup is a syndrome, which is a collection of symptoms and signs that consists of hoarse voice, harsh barking cough and

Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)

Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) is a disease of the lung. The lungs are composed of air passages, starting from the trachea (or windpipe) which divides into a left

Cystic Fibrosis

[[Anim 73]] Cystic Fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder that affects the mucus lining of the lungs, which leads to breathing problems and other

Emphysema

[[Anim 94]] Emphysema is a chronic disease affecting the lungs. People have two lungs as demonstrated in

Empyema

The lung is lined by two thin membranes of pleura (inner visceral and outer parietal), which allows the lung to expand and shrink with each breath with minimal friction. An empyema represents a col

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) or hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)

[[Anim 201]] [[Anim 74]] Hypersensitivity pneumonitis or extrinsic allergic alveolitis is a widespread disease of the lungs, involving inflammation in both the small airways of the lung and the alveol

Hayfever or Seasonal Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is an allergic disease which affects many people worldwide. Rhinitis means 'inflammation of the nose', whilst the term allergic describes 'a no

Hypothermia

Hypothermia will occur when the bodies natural defences against it (such as shivering and heat retention in body core) fail. Your normal body core temperature is usually 37 degrees celsius. Whe

Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia

The term idiopathic interstitial pneumonia actually refers to a group of diseases rather than to a specific diagnosis. These diseases pertain to problems within the lung space. The diseases classifi

Influenza (Flu)

[[Anim 163]] Influenza involves infection of the upper respiratory tract by the influenza virus. The "upper respiratory tract" includes: the nasal passages,

Legionnaire's disease (Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever)

An outbreak of serious pulmonary infections among people attending a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia during the US Bicentennial celebration in July 1976 prompted the description of <

Lung Abscess

A lung abscess is a localised infection within the lung. An abscess is a pus-containing cavity. It usually occurs as a complication of inadequately treated pneumonia

Lung Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Lung)

[[Anim 4]] Lung cancers are tumours arising from cells lining the airways of the respiratory system. respiratory system. One type of lung cancer is known as Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that may affect many organ systems within the body. In particular it is associated wi

Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura

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Click Otitis Media is an infection of the middle ear. There are two major types of otitis media:

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
[[Anim 4]] Lung cancers are one of the most common cancers worldwide. Lung cancers are classified as either small cell lung cancer (SC

Obliterative bronchiolitis (OB)

Obliterative bronchiolitis, also known as bronchiolitis obliterans, is a manifestation of chronic allograft rejection, that is, rejection following organ transplantation from another human being. I

Obstructive sleep apnoea (Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome; Sleep apnoea syndrome; Sleep apnea)

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Click rhinitis is an allergic disease which affects many people worldwide. Rhinitis means 'inflammation of the nose', whilst the term

Pierre-Robin Syndrome (Robin sequence)
Pierre Robin Syndrome is characterized by a combination of three features, possibly due to the underdevelopment of the lower jaw. The lower jaw is abnormally small (micrognathia), the tongue is displa

Pleural effusion
[[Anim 213]] A pleural effusion is a disease of the lung. The pleura are thin films of connective tissue, which line both the outer surface of the lu

Pneumonia
[[Anim 214]] Pneumonia is a disease of the lung. The lung is composed of large airways (beginning with the trachea and then two main bronchi), which branch out to form smaller airways (segmental bornc

Pneumothorax
[[Anim 207]] Pneumothorax is a disease of the lungs. The pleura are thin films of "connective tissue", which line both the outer surface of the lungs, and the inside of the chest cavity. The rela

Psittacosis (Chlamydial pneumonia, Ornithosis, Chlamydia psittaci, Parrot fever)
Psittacosis or Parrot fever is an infection caused by the obligatory intracellular bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. The term psittacosis is derived from the Greek word for parrot, psittakos, and was firs

Pulmonary embolism (PE)
[[Anim 125]] Pulmonary embolism occurs in the lungs. The lung, as well as containing airways, also contain blood vessels, which are derived from the pulmonary art

Pulmonary Hypertension
[[Anim 126]] Pulmonary hypertension means high blood pressure in the lung blood vessels. It is not a disease itself, but rather a final common pathway for many different diseases. Pulmonary arte

Pulmonary oedema
Pulmonary oedema is a disease of the lung. The lungs essentially provide the interface between air and blood. The lungs consist of a series of folded membranes (the alveoli), which are located at t

Respiratory failure (types I and II)
Respiratory failure is a disease of the lungs. The respiratory system basically consists of a gas exchanging organ (the lungs) and a ventilatory pump (respiratory muscles and the thorax). Either o

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that causes mild cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. It can cause serious respiratory infections in young babies, especial

Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause involving the formation of nodules of chronically inflamed tissue in many sites throughout the body. Sarcoidosis usually affects the lungs and nervous system,

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
The lungs - the severe acute respiratory syndrome is caused by an infection with the SARS virus. It is a relatively new disease, being first described in the Guangdong Province of China in November 20

Silicosis
[[Anim 131]] Silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of silica dust which leads to inflammation and then scarring of the lung tissue. Three types of silicosis are seen: 1) Simple

Small Cell Lung Cancer (Carcinoma of the Lung)
[[Anim 4]] Small cell lung cancer is a type of lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer is thought to arise from neuroendocrine cells which form part of th

Systemic Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)

Scleroderma is a disorder with an unknown cause. It is characterized by thickening of the skin due to extra tissue being deposited within it. The excess tissue is called connective tissue, connecti

Tonsillitis
[[Anim 115]] Tonsillitis involves infection of the pharyngeal tonsils (at the back of the throat). These are symmetrical areas of lymphoid tissue located in the pharynx, on either side of the hard pal

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic, communicable infection due to the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis most commonly

Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis is a disease where the blood vessels are inflamed. This is called vasculitis. This inflammation causes damage to the organs of the body by decreasing their blood flow, which d

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Whooping Cough, otherwise known as Pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease which affects the respiratory system and produces spasms of coughing that usual

Virtual Respiratory Centre Full Disease List

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS))

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

Anaemia of chronic disease

Anaphylaxis

Asbestosis

Asthma

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

Bronchiectasis

Chronic bronchitis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis (CWP)

Common Cold

Croup (Viral laryngotracheobronchitis)

Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)

Cystic Fibrosis

Emphysema

Empyema

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA) or hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP)

Hayfever or Seasonal Rhinitis

Hypothermia

Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia

Influenza (Flu)

Legionnaire's disease (Legionella pneumonia; Pontiac fever)

Lung Abscess

Lung Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Lung)

Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura

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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Obliterative bronchiolitis (OB)

Obstructive sleep apnoea (Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome; Sleep apnoea syndrome; Sleep apnea)

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Pierre-Robin Syndrome (Robin sequence)

Pleural effusion

Pneumonia

Pneumothorax

Psittacosis (Chlamydial pneumonia, Ornithosis, Chlamydia psittaci, Parrot fever)

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary oedema

Respiratory failure (types I and II)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection

Sarcoidosis

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Silicosis

Small Cell Lung Cancer (Carcinoma of the Lung)

Systemic Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)

Tonsillitis

Tuberculosis (TB)

Wegener's Granulomatosis

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)