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Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with Asthma attacks The exact cause of asthma is unknown. People with asthma have swollen (inflamed) and "sensitive" airways that become narrow and clogged with…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with Asthma attacks Most children and adults with asthma have times when their breathing becomes more difficult. Some people with severe asthma may…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living with Asthma attacks Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties. It affects people of all ages and often starts…

Aspergillosis is a condition caused by aspergillus mould. There are several different types of aspergillosis. Most affect the lungs and cause breathing difficulties. How you get aspergillosis Aspergillosis is usually…

Asbestosis is a rare but serious lung condition that affects people exposed to asbestos (a building material used from the 1950s to the 1990s). It cannot be cured, but treatment may improve the symptoms.…

Contents What is an arthroscopy? Why it’s done Getting ready What happens on the day Recovery Recovering from an arthroscopy It can take from around 1 week to several months…

Contents What is an arthroscopy? Why it’s done Getting ready What happens on the day Recovery What happens when you have an arthroscopy On the day of your arthroscopy you…

Contents What is an arthroscopy? Why it’s done Getting ready What happens on the day Recovery After your doctor refers you for an arthroscopy, you’ll get a letter or an…

Contents What is an arthroscopy? Why it’s done Getting ready What happens on the day Recovery Why an arthroscopy is done An arthroscopy can be done for a number of…

Contents What is an arthroscopy? Why it’s done Getting ready What happens on the day Recovery An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery for checking or repairing your joints.…