Lung and respiratory diseases

Altitude sickness occurs if your body hasn’t adjusted to low levels of oxygen in the air. Learn more about the symptoms and prevention.

Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by asbestos dust, with symptoms such as shortness of breath usually appearing 10 to 20 years after exposure.

If asthma is well managed during pregnancy, you can avoid flare ups which could harm your baby. Learn more about how to manage asthma when pregnant.

An asthma attack is when your asthma symptoms become worse than normal. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of an asthma attack.

Asthma symptoms can include a cough, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. Learn more about asthma symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Asthma is a common lung condition that affects your child’s breathing. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of asthma in children.

Asthma is a lung condition that narrows your child’s airways. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of asthma, and how to manage an asthma attack.

Bronchiectasis symptoms are ongoing wet cough and repeated chest infections. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment for bronchiectasis.

Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in babies that affects their breathing. Urgent treatment can be needed. Find out when to call for help.

Bronchitis is inflammation of the airways in your lungs, which causes a cough. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of acute bronchitis.

Chest infections are common in people of all ages. Find out more about the causes of chest infections, their symptoms and treatments.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used for some long-term lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Croup is very common in children under 5 years old. Learn about croup symptoms, treatment, and when to seek urgent medical help.

A deviated septum is when the nasal septum (bone and cartilage in the nose) is crooked, affecting your breathing. Learn about symptoms and treatments.

Emphysema is a progressive lung disease often due to smoking, causing shortness of breath and coughing. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Legionnaires' disease is a severe and sometimes life-threatening form of pneumonia. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is caused by a coronavirus. It can cause fever, cough and shortness of breath. Find out more about MERS here.

A pleural effusion is a build-up of fluid in the space around your lungs. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatment for pleural effusion.

Pleurisy is when the lining of your lungs becomes inflamed. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments for pleurisy, and when to see your doctor.

Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs that can be very serious. It's often caused by bacterial or viral infections. Learn how to prevent pneumonia.

A pneumothorax is when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. Read about symptoms and treatment of pneumothorax (collapsed lung).

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in your lungs. It can cause heart and breathing problems. Read about the symptoms and treatments for PE.

Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease where your lungs become damaged. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments for pulmonary fibrosis.

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect many organs including your lungs and lymph nodes. Learn about the symptoms and treatments.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral disease that can cause severe pneumonia. Know what to do in a future outbreak.

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. Find out how to reduce your risk and what can be done to manage silicosis.

Sinusitis is inflammation of the hollow spaces in the skull behind and between the eyes, forehead and cheeks. Read more about symptoms and treatment.

Thunderstorm asthma happens when there are thunderstorms and a high pollen count. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment options.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs. It can live in your body for years before causing symptoms.