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  • Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)

    Find out more about the different types of lower and upper respiratory tract infections (RTIs) (airway infections), how the infections spread and when you should see a GP.

  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Find out about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including the symptoms, when to get medical help and how to reduce the risk of getting it.

  • Newborn respiratory distress syndrome

    Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. It can be treated before or after birth.

  • Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)

    Find out about the symptoms of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), how to lower your risk of catching it and what to do if you think you might have it.

  • Lung health checks

    Find out about lung health checks, who can get them and what will happen at your appointment.

  • 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.

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

    Find out about acute respiratory distress syndrome, including who’s at risk of getting it, the symptoms, how it’s treated and what causes it.

  • Lung cancer - Treatment

    If you have lung cancer, you should be cared for by a team of specialists (a multidisciplinary team) working together to provide the best treatment and care.

  • Lung cancer - Symptoms

    Symptoms of lung cancer develop as the condition progresses and there are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages.

  • Lung cancer - Prevention

    If you smoke, the best way to prevent lung cancer and other serious conditions is to stop smoking as soon as possible.