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a life-threatening emergency where air becomes trapped in the chest cavity, typically via a one-way valve effect, causing the lung to collapse and pressure to build. This pressure collapses the lung and shifts heart structures, compressing the heart and reducing blood flow, which can lead to rapid cardiopulmonary collapse

Lung Cancer – Quick OverviewA serious disease where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the lungsMost commonly linked to smoking, but also pollution and occupational exposureSymptoms: persistent cough, chest pain, breathlessness, coughing blood, weight lossMain Types:Non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) – more commonSmall cell lung cancer (SCLC) – more aggressiveSpread: Can metastasize to brain, liver, bonesDiagnosis: X-ray, CT scan, biopsyTreatment: surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapyPrevention: avoid smoking, reduce exposure to pollutants, regular screening in high-risk patients

Inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.Acute bronchitis is often caused by a viral respiratory infection and improves by itself.Symptoms of bronchitis include coughing up thickened mucus, shortness of breath, fever, sore throat, and chest tightness.Treatments usually includes soothing remedies to help with coughing, which may last weeks. Antibiotics are not usually recommended.