Coping with smoker's lung (chronic bronchitis)
Smoker's lung is a chronic inflammation of the lungs. It is also known as chronic bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It causes the respiratory passages to be swollen and irritated, increases mucus production ... [... more]
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Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis, or 'mucoviscidosis', is a hereditary disease. A defective gene results in an inability to transport salt in certain kinds of cells in the lungs and in the pancreas. It is the most common hereditary disease in Western ... [... more]
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a disease caused by reduced or abnormal production in the body of the enzyme inhibitor alpha-1 antitrypsin. Body tissues and blood normally contain powerful enzymes - known as proteases - that can attack foreign ... [... more]
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, non-irritant gas. It is the most common cause of fatal poisoning in Britain today. It causes the accidental deaths of up to 50 people each year in the UK and a much larger number of sub-lethal ... [... more]
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Cancer of the lung
Lung cancers are cancers of the lining cells of the air tubes (bronchi). The medical term for lung cancer is bronchial carcinoma. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in men and the third most common cancer in women, after cancer of the breast ... [... more]
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Acute bronchitis
Acute (ie recent onset) bronchitis is an inflammation of the lower respiratory passages (bronchi). The usual cause is an infection due to a virus. The viruses responsible for acute bronchitis include those that might otherwise only cause a cold, ... [... more]
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Coughing
Coughing is a reflex action started by stimulation of sensory nerves in the lining of the respiratory passages - the tubes we use to breathe. Dr Stuart Crisp, specialist registrar and Dr Gavin Petrie, consultant chest physician When a person ... [... more]
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Climbing Wall for Small Rodents - 20 x 16 cm
 This toy will keep your little pet busy for hours and provides some good exercise at the same time: healthy movement that keeps your pet's heart and lungs fit. Because this toy is natural wood, gnawing on it is completely harmless. [... more]
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Beef Lungs - 1000 g
Lean, fat free beef dog chew. Suitable for all breeds. Ideal for sensitive dogs, or dogs who tend toward unhealthy weight gain. This natural dog chew is made of 100% meat without artificial colors or artifical preservatives. Air-dried in a hot-air oven [... more]
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DeliBest Light Deer Lungs - Deer Lungs, 100 g
This agreeable chew treat is made from a well-balanced source of protein - venison. That means it's not just low in fat and cholesterol, but also especially digestible for dogs who suffer from food allergies. The consistency of the chews also strengthens [... more]
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Play Castle Mats - 17,5 x 10,5 x 14,5 cm
The Play Castle Mats will keep your pet busy for hours and promotes healthy movement to exercise the heart and lungs. Chewing on this toy is completely natural and safe. [... more]
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Pro Plan Adult Light Chicken - 15 kg
Dogs can put on weight for all kinds of reasons - breed, age or lack of exercise can all play a part. For this reason it's important to keep an eye on your dog's weight, particularly after neutering. Overweight dogs are far more susceptible to health [... more]
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