Lungs and airways

Illnesses, infections and disorders of the lungs and airways

Asbestosis

Learn about asbestosis, a condition caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos

Asthma

Learn about asthma, a common long-term condition that causes coughing, chest tightness and breathlessness

Bronchiectasis

Learn about bronchiectasis, a long-term condition that can lead to a build up of mucus in the airways

Bronchitis

Learn about the symptoms and treatments of bronchitis, an infection of the lungs

Catarrh

Learn about catarrh, an excessive build-up of mucus in an airway or cavity of the body

COPD

Includes information about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Cough

Learn about the causes and treatments of coughing and when to see your GP

Croup

Croup is a childhood condition of the windpipe, airways and voice box

Cystic fibrosis

Learn about cystic fibrosis symptoms and treatments

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Learn about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a condition in which the lungs become scarred causing breathing difficulties

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Learn about obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) symptoms and treatments

Pleurisy

Learn about pleurisy, a condition in which the layer covering the lungs (the pleura) becomes inflamed

Pneumonia

Learn about pneumonia, a swelling of the lung tissue usually caused by an infection

Shortness of breath

Learn about the causes of breathlessness and when to see a doctor

If your child has cold or flu symptoms

Learn what to do if your child has cold or flu symptoms