Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is one of the disorders of the chest and lower respiratory tract. It occurs when the parietal or visceral pleura is breached and the pleural space is exposed to positive atmospheric pressure.
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Bacterial Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria or viruses.
Peptic Ulcer Disease
A peptic ulcer is an excavation that forms in the mucosal wall of the stomach, in the pylorus, in the duodenum, or in the esophagus.
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic, irreversible dilation of the bronchi and the bronchioles.
Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris)
Angina pectoris is a clinical syndrome usually characterized by episodes or paroxysms of pain or pressure in the anterior chest.
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease caused by one of the four closely related dengue viruses.
Acute Renal Failure
Acute renal failure (ARF) is a rapid loss of renal function due to damage to the kidneys.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common diseases in aging men.
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the viscera.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis (also known epityphlitis) is the inflammation of the appendix which is a small finger-like appendage attached to the cecum.