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.
The word congenital means existing at birth. The terms congenital heart defect and congenital heart disease are often used to mean the same thing, but defect is more accurate. The heart ailment is a defect or abnormality, not a disease. A defect results when the heart or blood vessels near the heart don't develop normally before birth. Working with your healthcare team, learn about the different types of congenital heart defects, treatments and tests.