A spirometry test is one way to distinguish the type of lung disease. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are both long-term lung conditions. They’re part of a disorder known as chronic obstructive ...

Fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), are chronic conditions that have similar symptoms. Both cause extreme tiredness, which could ...

The National Institute of Mental Health defines chronic disease as “a condition that lasts at least one year and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living or both.” ...

A study suggests that catching COVID-19 significantly raises the risk of developing ME/CFS (formerly called "chronic fatigue syndrome"), a typically lifelong condition that can be debilitating.

New study reveals how a 'non-industrialized' style diet can reduce risk of chronic disease. ScienceDaily . Retrieved February 17, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 ...

Cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working normally. Cirrhosis is a long-term (chronic) liver disease. The damage to your liver builds up over time.

Causes of a chronic cough, which persists for more than eight weeks, include air pollution, asthma or allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease ...