A collapsed lung occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse.
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Bronchitis
The lining of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs is inflamed. Signs and symptoms include cough, mucus, fatigue and chest discomfort.
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Neuroblastoma
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of neuroblastoma, one of the most common cancers of childhood.
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Kidney cancer
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this type of cancer that begins in the kidney.
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Carcinoid syndrome
Find out about skin flushing and other symptoms of this syndrome caused by a rare cancer called a carcinoid tumor.
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Gout
This type of arthritis can cause sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness — often in the big toe.
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Pseudogout
This disease mimics gout, causing sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints. Treatments can reduce the pain and improve joint function.
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Small bowel cancer
This type of cancer starts in the small intestine. Find out more about symptoms and treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
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Chondrosarcoma
Learn about this rare type of cancer that primarily affects bone, particularly in the shoulders, hips and pelvis. Treatment usually involves surgery.
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Desmoid tumors
Learn how doctors use surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and other medications to treat desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive fibromatosis.
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Fuchs dystrophy
Fuchs dystrophy may cause eye pain and vision problems that get worse over time. Medicines can help but surgery may be needed.
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Learn about symptoms and diagnosis for this rare type of skin cancer. DFSP treatments include Mohs surgery, radiation and targeted therapy.