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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.
Updated January 2008
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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.
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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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Tracheostomy
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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.
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Mar 2007
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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. Treatment varies according to the underlying cause.
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Oct 2007
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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. Disorders of the larynx include laryngitis, croup, growths and cancer.
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Aug 2007
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Nosebleeds
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Better Health Channel
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Bleeding from the nose is common in children and is usually not severe. First aid treatment includes pinching the nostrils until the bleeding stops. If the nosebleed won't stop, take your child to a doctor or hospital emergency department.
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May 2007
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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. Treatment options depend on the location, but can include surgery.
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May 2007
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Smog
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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.
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May 2007
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Cystic fibrosis
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myDr
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In cystic fibrosis the secretions produced by glands in various parts of the body are abnormally sticky.
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Oct 2006
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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.
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Sep 2007
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Nosebleeds
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myDr
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What causes nosebleeds? How can I prevent them? What first aid measures can I use to stop a nosebleed? Find out here.
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Apr 2007
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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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Indigenous respiratory disease
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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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Apr 2008
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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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Apr 2006
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Voice changes
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myDr
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Voice changes often happen with a number of minor illnesses, but sometimes a change in the voice can be a sign of a more serious problem.
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May 2002
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Hiccups: why do we hiccup?
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myDr
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Sometimes hiccups persist for a long period of time and can be a sign of an underlying condition.
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May 2002
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Allergy-proof your home
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myDr
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Whether it's house dust mites, mould, pets or pollen that you're allergic to, there are steps you can take to allergy-proof your house.
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May 2007
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Oral steroids for nasal polyps
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Nov 2006
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Haemophilus influenzae
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myDr
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The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause meningitis and epiglottitis.
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Aug 2006
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Uh-oh, my nose is bleeding
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Some people often get nosebleeds while others hardly ever have one. So what causes nosebleeds?
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Jun 2007
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