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  • Spirometry

    Read about what a spirometry test involves and why it's carried out.

  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent 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.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    Find out what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is, what the symptoms are, why it happens and how it's treated.

  • Asthma

    Find out what asthma is, what the symptoms are, what causes it and how it's treated.

  • Pulmonary hypertension - Diagnosis

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

  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Diagnosis

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

  • Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease - Treatment

    There's currently no cure for autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). But treatments are available to manage the condition's associated symptoms and any complications.

  • Cystic fibrosis

    Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system can become clogged with thick, sticky mucus. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • 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.