âWe are delighted that TGA has approved Breo Ellipta for the treatment of asthma and COPD, providing another treatment option for these patient populations.â. About asthma and COPD. Asthma is a condition of the airways when the muscles become tight (bronchonstriction), swollen and irritated (inflammation).
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the heart's structure and function that is present at birth. Causes Congenital heart disease can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart.
Definition of CHD. 1  Take the Heart Disease Quiz!  CHD: Congenital heart disease, a malformation of the heart or the large blood vessels near the heart. Congenital heart disease is the most frequent form of major birth defects in newborns affecting close to 1% of newborn babies (8 per 1,000). There are a great many types of congenital heart disease.