Chest and Lungs

The respiratory system contains the lungs, windpipe and diaphragm, among other structures and organs. You'll have learned all about this in biology classes at school, but since then many just taking breathing for granted. However, a cough or wheeze could be a sign of worse things to come.

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Is your cough really a chest infection?

Expert advice on the signs of a chest infection, and whether you should worry that your cough or cold could be something more serious.

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Information on Asthma

Information on Cough

Cough

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Cough

When to worry about a persistent cough

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When to worry about a persistent cough

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Cough Medicines

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Common Cold

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Coughs and Colds in Children

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Chronic Persistent Cough in Adults

Information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Information on Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis

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Cystic Fibrosis

Newborn Baby Screening Tests

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Newborn Baby Screening Tests

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Newborn Bloodspot Test (Heel Prick Test)

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Mucolytics

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Breathing Difficulties in Children

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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption

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