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.
Cf. hereditary. congenital heart defect a structural defect of the heart or great vessels or both, present at birth. Any number of defects may occur, singly or in combination. They result from improper development of the heart and blood vessels during the prenatal period.