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Respiratory disorders
Pathological conditions that affect the respiratory system, to include upper respiratory tract, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleura & pleural cavity, as well as the nerves & muscles of breathing. They can range from mild such as the flu, to serious such as lung cancer.
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