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Emphysema

* Causes: Emphysema caused by loss of elasticity of the alveoli. Alveolus itself is the bubbles contained in the lungs. In patients with emphysema, lung volume is greater than a healthy person because the carbon dioxide should be expelled from the lungs trapped inside. Cigarette smoke and the enzyme deficiency [...]

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Pneumonia

* Cause: Pneumonia is an infection that occurs in lung tissue (parenchymal) caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Generally caused by streptococcal bacteria (Streptococcus) and Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria.
* Symptoms: Coughing up phlegm with thick, yellow sputum, chest pain, and shortness of breath are also accompanied by high fever.
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Bronchitis

* Cause: Disease bronchitis due to inflammation of the bronchi (channels that carry air into the lungs). Because the germ can cause infection, bacteria or viruses. Other causes are cigarette smoke, dust or air pollutants.
* Symptoms: fever accompanied by cough or sputum is yellow when caused by bacterial infection. Meanwhile, [...]

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Asthma

* Cause: The cause of asthma is a temporary narrowing of the respiratory tract that can cause sufferers to feel shortness of breath. Vascular constriction occurs in the throat. Heredity plays an important role in this disease, if there are parents or grandparents who suffer from this disease can be [...]

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Tuberculosis (TB)

* Cause: The disease tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease can be transmitted through saliva when people cough spray.
* Symptoms: Coughing up phlegm for more than three weeks. Also accompanied by a cough that can bleed. Patients will experience a fever, especially in the afternoon or [...]

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