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What diseases can respiratory medicine treat? A doctor explains

What conditions does respiratory medicine treat? Is coughing a normal part of aging? When does snoring signal potential health risks? How can we prevent asthma and other respiratory illnesses?

To mark June 15 World Breath Day – a public welfare campaign launched in China – this episode of CGTN Health Talk takes you through the essentials of the body's airways. Our guest, Dr. Xu Jinfu, president of Shanghai Tongji Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about coughing and breathing difficulties, and shares three actionable tips for protecting your lungs.

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