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We all breathe in and out several times a day on an average of 12-16 times per minute during which we take in fresh air and bring out the waste gases. To achieve this we need a healthy lung. Unfortunately, symptoms of lung disease start slowly and progress with individuals adjusting their activities to cope with the symptoms and this can be on for a long time before health advice is sought. You can check how healthy your lung is by providing answers to this question.
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Key facts on Lung disease in Nigeria
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Lung disease can affect any one.
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Lung disease in Nigeria is common and grossly underestimated.
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Nigeria is the 5th burdened country for tuberculosis worldwide.
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An estimated 10.7-13% of 13-14-year-old suffer from asthma in Nigeria.
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Acute lower respiratory tract infection is a common cause of hospital admission in Nigeria.
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Respiratory tract infection and asthma is a leading cause of morbidity among school children.
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Biomass fuel for domestic cooking is an important risk factor for childhood respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in women.
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Pulmonary thrombo embolism is a frequent cause of sudden death.
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Occupational exposure to dusty fumes is prevalent without adequate protective measures.