Respiratory system
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Non-infectious · Chronic
An inherited condition in which low levels of a protective protein lead to lung damage (emphysema) and sometimes liver disease.
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Respiratory system conditions
The airways and lungs, which bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide.
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Asbestosis
Non-infectious · Chronic
A long-term lung disease caused by breathing in asbestos fibres, leading to scarring and stiffening of the lungs.