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Links to information about respiratory tract diseases such as asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung diseases, breathing disorders, nose and throat problems.
Reviewed March 2009
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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.
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Breathing Problems
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Links to information on breathing problems.
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Chronic Respiratory Diseases
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Links to information on chronic respiratory diseases.
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Lung Diseases
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Links to information about lung diseases.
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Pharyngeal Diseases
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Links to information about pharyngeal diseases, including tonsillitis and cancers.
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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.
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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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Respiratory
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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This web resource is a 'one-stop info-shop' for people interested in addressing respiratory disease within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Nov 2009
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Nosebleeds
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Aug 2009
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Perennial allergic rhinitis
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of allergic rhinitis by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2009
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First aid - bleeding
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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If you are in a safe place and your friend is breathing then the next thing you look for is bleeding.
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Jun 2009
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Your nose
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Jun 2009
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Blunt traumatic injury of thoracic aorta
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of injury to the aorta following blunt trauma.
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May 2009
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Acute respiratory illness
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with an acute respiratory illness and provides guidelines as to who would benefit from plain chest radiography.
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May 2009
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Chest pain
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Pain in the chest anywhere between the neck and the bottom of the ribcage may be alarming but usually does not have a serious cause Most chest pain is due to minor disorders such as muscle strain or i
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Mar 2009
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Hoarseness or loss of voice
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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Hoarseness huskiness or loss of voice is almost always due to laryngitis inflammation and swelling of the vocal cords In most cases the cause of the inflammation is a viral infection or overuse of th
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Mar 2009
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Headache and ear nose and throat problems
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jan 2009
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Hiccups
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2008
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Wheeze, sneeze and disease
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National Asthma Council Australia (NAC)
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Springtime is renowned for the problems it causes hayfever sufferers, but curiously only 20% of patients with allergic rhinitis are troubled during this season.
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Sep 2008
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Larynx explained
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Aug 2008
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Hiccups and how to get rid of them!
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Have you ever had hiccups? Does having hiccups make you feel like laughing? There you are trying to talk....
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Jul 2008
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Sneezing
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Almost anything that irritates or tickles inside your nose can cause you to sneeze. Dust, pollen and other allergens can cause sneezing.
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Jun 2008
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Polyps
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Better Health Channel
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A polyp is a small stalk-like protrusion 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.
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May 2008
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Smog
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Smog consists of pollutants from car exhaust (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.
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May 2008
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Suspected mediastinal mass
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a suspected mediastinal mass.
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Mar 2008
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Tracheostomy
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is cut in the trachea (windpipe) so that a tube can be inserted to assist breathing. A tracheostomy may be temporary or permanent, depending on the reason for its use. Speech, eating and drinking will be affected by a tracheostomy.
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Mar 2008
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