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  • Angioedema

    Find out what angioedema is, what the symptoms are, why it happens and how it's treated.

  • Pulmonary hypertension - Diagnosis

    Read about the various tests that can be used to help diagnose pulmonary hypertension.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Symptoms

    Find out about the main symptoms of COPD, including shortness of breath, a persistent cough and wheezing.

  • Asthma - Symptoms

    Find out about the main symptoms of asthma and when to get medical advice.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Treatment

    Tuberous sclerosis is a lifelong condition that requires long-term care and support from a range of different healthcare professionals.

  • Tuberous sclerosis - Features

    Tuberous sclerosis causes non-cancerous (benign) tumours to develop in many areas of the body. The condition can lead to a range of different problems, depending on where the tumours grow.

  • Pulmonary hypertension - Causes

    Find out what causes pulmonary hypertension. There are a number of underlying conditions that can make the pressure inside the pulmonary arteries increase.

  • Post-polio syndrome - Treatment

    There's currently no cure for post-polio syndrome (PPS), so treatment focuses on helping you manage your symptoms and improving your quality of life.

  • Myasthenia gravis - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of myasthenia gravis, including droopy eyelids, double vision and difficulty making facial expressions. It can also cause slurred speech and difficulty eating.

  • Muscular dystrophy - Treatment

    As different types of muscular dystrophy (MD) can cause quite specific problems, the treatment you receive will be tailored to your needs.