The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause meningitis and epiglottitis. Since routine Hib vaccination started in Australia, the number of cases of Hib infection has been greatly reduced.
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Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. Symptoms are similar to severe flu symptoms and include dry cough.
COPD: treatment and management
Although COPD cannot be cured, there are measures that can be taken that should relieve symptoms, slow progression and prevent complications.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term (chronic) condition that affects the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
Tonsillitis
Regardless of whether tonsillitis is caused by a virus or bacteria, the symptoms may include sore throat, pain with swallowing, and fever etc.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a term that means inflammation of the bronchi (air passages) in the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic, and results in a cough that is productive of phlegm, or sputum.
Sleep apnoea being misdiagnosed by CPAP manufacturers – concerns
Leading sleep doctors are warning that patients are being incorrectly diagnosed with sleep apnoea by companies selling CPAP machines.
Home oxygen precautions
Find out about the safety precautions you should follow when using home oxygen therapy.
