Diseases

Asthma

Asthma is a common long-term condition that can affect people of all ages

COPD

COPD is one of the leading causes of death worldwide

Lung cancer

Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide in both men and women

Lower respiratory tract infections

LRTIs are a leading cause of illness and death in children and adults across the world

TB

Although TB is curable and preventable, it is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world

Interstitial lung diseases

There are more than 300 different ILDs but the large majority are very rare

Mesothelioma

This rare form of cancer is also known as ‘diffuse’ or ‘malignant’ mesothelioma

Influenza

Influenza is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs.

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease, which is most common in white children and young adults, although it can affect people of any race.

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) describes a condition when there are frequent pauses in breathing during sleep, associated with daytime symptoms and often linked to other conditions (comorbidities).

PAH and CTEPH

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) are two of the key subgroups of pulmonary hypertension.

Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition where the airways are wider than normal.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition which increases the risk of lung and/or liver diseases.