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Discusses causes of lung cancer, including smoking and exposure to asbestos or radon. Covers symptoms and how lung cancer is

Tympanocentesis is the removal of fluid from behind the eardrum. The doctor uses a special needle with a tube attached to collect

Post-polio syndrome is an illness of the nervous system that can appear 15 to 50 years after you had polio. It affects your

What is an ear infection (otitis media)? An ear infection is an infection of the middle ear, the area behind the eardrum. This

Lung transplant is an option for people who have severe lung problems that are caused by cystic fibrosis (CF). The surgery removes

Giardiasis (say "jee-ar-DYE-uh-sus") is an infection of the intestines caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia. The illness is also

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome occurs when pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) causes inflammation of the capsule covering the liver and

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) means that the vitreous gel in your eye shrinks and separates from the retina. PVD normally

Scleral buckling surgery is a common way to treat retinal detachment. It is a method of closing breaks and flattening the retina

Pneumatic retinopexy is a surgery to repair certain types of retinal detachments. It is usually an outpatient procedure, which