Respiratory Tract Diseases

Follow the links below to find information about respiratory tract diseases such as asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung diseases, breathing disorders, nose and throat problems.

Reviewed June 2011

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Asthma

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Links to general information on asthma, and topic pages on the causes and complications of the disease, as well as management and control treatments, support services and statistics.

Breathing Problems

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Links to information on breathing problems.

Chronic Respiratory Diseases

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Links to information on chronic respiratory diseases.

Lung Diseases

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Links to information about lung diseases.

Pharyngeal Diseases

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Links to information about pharyngeal diseases, including tonsillitis and cancers.

Respiratory Conditions in Childhood

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Links to information about respiratory conditions that are common in childhood, such as croup, bronchiolitis and asthma.

Respiratory Tract Infections

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Links to information on respiratory tract infections and related topics such as bronchitis, influenza (flu), colds, croup, pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars), sinusitis, legionnaires´ disease, tuberculosis and whooping cough.

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Title:   LungInfoNet (respiratory health)
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in addressing respiratory disease within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Polyps
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A polyp is a small stalk-like protrusion of tissue that grows out of the membranes lining various areas of the body. Common sites for polyps include the nose, intestines and uterus. Most polyps are harmless. Treatment options depend on the location, but can include surgery.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   First aid - bleeding
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If you are in a safe place and your friend is breathing then the next thing you look for is bleeding.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Your nose
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If you try to look at the end of your nose you go cross-eyed. The only time you get to see it is in the mirror, and even then you can not really see it well from the side.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Blood transfusions for treating acute chest syndrome in people with sickle cell disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood condition affecting over 250 million people worldwide and is particularly common in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central America, Saudi Arabia, India and a number of Mediterranean countries. It is characterised...
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Hiccups
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hiccups, or hiccoughs, are involuntary sounds made by spasms of the diaphragm. They are usually harmless and resolve by themselves after a few minutes. Prolonged hiccups that last for days or weeks may indicate an underlying disorder which needs investigation. Certain drugs, including epilepsy medications, can make a person more prone to hiccups. Triggers for hiccups may include eating food too quickly, hot or spicy foods, indigestion, fizzy drinks, stress and pregnancy.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Nosebleeds
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Nosebleeds may be caused by infection, injury, allergic reaction, nose picking or an object being pushed into the nostril. Nosebleeds are common in children and are usually not serious. Seek medical attention if nosebleeds are severe or frequent.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Larynx explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The larynx (voice box) contains the vocal cords, which allow speech. The larynx sits at the back of the throat, above the windpipe (trachea). The larynx also contains a flap or valve called the epiglottis, which covers the trachea to prevent foods or liquid entering the lungs. Disorders of the larynx include laryngitis, croup, growths and cancer.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Hiccups and how to get rid of them!
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Have you ever had hiccups? Does having hiccups make you feel like laughing? There you are trying to talk....
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Sneezing
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Almost anything that irritates or tickles inside your nose can cause you to sneeze. Dust, pollen and other allergens can cause sneezing.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Suspected mediastinal mass
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a suspected mediastinal mass.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Headache and ear nose and throat problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A variety of ear, nose and throat disorders can cause headache. This is because nerves in this region can refer pain into the head and face. Sinus infection caused by colds, flu or hayfever can cause headaches. Treatment varies according to the underlying cause.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Pleural aspiration
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for health consumers and carers about having a pleural aspiration procedure - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Smog
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Smog consists of pollutants from car exhausts (and other sources), chemically reacting in sunlight to form ozone. Prolonged exposure to smog irritates the lungs and reduces lung functioning. Smog may also contribute to asthma and hay fever attacks. People with respiratory or cardiac disorders should try to remain indoors on smoggy days.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Oral steroids for nasal polyps
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Benign nasal polyps are bags of watery tissue arising from the lining (mucosa) of the nasal cavity or the nasal sinuses that protrude into the nasal passages, often on both sides of the nose. The symptoms are nasal obstruction, poor sinus drainage, loss...
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Perennial allergic rhinitis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of allergic rhinitis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Uh-oh, my nose is bleeding
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Some people often get nosebleeds while others hardly ever have one. So what causes nosebleeds?
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Inferior turbinate surgery for nasal obstruction in allergic rhinitis after failed medical treatment
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Inferior turbinate (lining of nose) surgery is a commonly performed procedure in ENT as shrinking the lining may reduce some of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, particularly nose blockage. This procedure is carried out using a multitude of techniques...
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Blunt traumatic injury of thoracic aorta
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of injury to the aorta following blunt trauma.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Respiratory and cardovascular diseases and cancer among residents in the Hunter New England area health service
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   This report focuses on those diseases and causes of death that have been found to be associated with exposure to air pollutants. Analysis has also been undertaken on some diseases about which the community of the Hunter New England Area Health Service (HNEAHS) of New South Wales(NSW) has expressed a concern.
Date:   May 2010

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