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  • Lung cancer - Diagnosis

    See a GP if you have symptoms of lung cancer, such as breathlessness or a persistent cough.

  • Lung cancer - Causes

    Most cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking, although people who have never smoked can also develop the condition.

  • Sleep apnoea

    Find out about sleep apnoea, which is when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep.

  • Silicosis

    Find out about silicosis, a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.

  • Legionnaires' disease

    Find out more about Legionnaires' disease, an uncommon but serious lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water containing bacteria that cause the infection.

  • Bronchiectasis

    Find out about bronchiectasis, a condition that affects breathing, including symptoms, treatment and how it affects your life.

  • Asthma

    Find out about asthma, a common condition that affects breathing, including the symptoms, treatment and how it affects your life.

  • Asbestosis

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

  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Diagnosis

    Read about the main tests used to help diagnose idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), including breathing tests and scans.

  • 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.