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Pleural diseases: your questions answered

Pleural diseases encompass a range of conditions affecting the pleura, the delicate double-layered membrane enveloping the lungs and lining the chest cavity. These conditions can lead to discomfort, impaired lung function, and, in severe cases, life-threatening complications. Distinguished consultant respiratory physician Dr Deepak Rao answers your commonly asked questions about the world of pleural diseases, shedding light on their types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prevention, and available treatment options.

Frequently asked questions about lung diseases

In terms of frequently occurring lung diseases, viral infections that cause a cough and a runny nose for a few days are extremely common. Viral infections can make you feel generally unwell for a few days. In this article, leading specialist in pulmonology and respiratory medicine Dr Grace Robinson answers frequently asked questions about lung diseases.

Frequently asked questions about asthma

There are a few risk factors for asthma. A family history of allergy or asthma is very important to predict the presence of asthma in children. An important trigger for asthma is frequent sneezing. At times it can be difficult to diagnose asthma. For some sufferers, it may develop in springtime, while walking on the grass, with shortness of breath, cough, and chest tightness, along with with a feeling of not being able to breath.

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