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Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system can become clogged with thick, sticky mucus. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Catarrh
Catarrh is an excessive build-up of mucus in an airway or cavity of the body. Find out why it happens, what treatments you can try and when your GP can help.
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened, leading to a build-up of excess mucus that can make the lungs more vulnerable to infection. Learn about its symptoms and treatments.
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Asthma
Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. Learn about asthma symptoms and treatments.
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Liver cancer
Primary liver cancer is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that begins in the liver. Learn about liver cancer symptoms and treatments.
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Pleurisy
Pleurisy is a condition in which the layer covering the lungs (the pleura) becomes inflamed. Learn about pleurisy symptoms and treatments.
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Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is a rare type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a small gland at the base of the neck. Learn about thyroid cancer symptoms and treatments.
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Malignant brain tumour (cancerous)
A malignant brain tumour is a fast-growing cancer that spreads to other areas of the brain and spine. Learn about malignant brain tumour symptoms and treatments.
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Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a common condition that causes redness and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye. Learn about its other symptoms and treatments.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling of the aorta - the main blood vessel that leads away from the heart to the rest of the body. Learn about AAA symptoms and treatments.