Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Respiratory Conditions FAQ


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What are the symptoms of respiratory diseases?

This works for both more serious and minor respiratory problems. Some of the symptoms of respiratory diseases are cough, wheezing or chest pain, among many others. Some symptoms of respiratory diseases are coughing, wheezing and chest pain. The symptoms vary according to the person and according to the pathology.

What parts of the respiratory system are affected by a disease?

Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the nasal cavities, the pharynx (or throat), the larynx, the trachea (or windpipe), the bronchi and bronchioles, the tissues of the lungs, and the respiratory muscles of the chest cage.

What are the most common respiratory diseases?

The most common respiratory diseases are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Some respiratory diseases are acute, like an infection that will get better with treatment, while others are or become chronic and need to be managed.

What is a respiratory disease?

Before we define respiratory diseases we must look at the respiratory system. The respiratory system plays an essential role in supplying the body with oxygen. In turn, it removes carbon dioxide residues and toxins, it also regulates temperature and stabilizes blood.

What are the different types of respiratory conditions?

Information about respiratory conditions include illnesses like COPD, asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. A “chest” or respiratory condition is not always obvious to other people – it is often referred to as an ‘invisible illness.’

What is a chest or respiratory condition?

A “chest” or respiratory condition is not always obvious to other people – it is often referred to as an ‘invisible illness.’ People do not always realise the impact respiratory conditions can have on a person’s life and the lives of their families and carers.

Why are respiratory diseases a major factor in winter pressures?

Respiratory diseases are a major factor in winter pressures faced by the NHS; most respiratory admissions are non-elective and during the winter period these double in number. The annual economic burden of asthma and COPD on the NHS in the UK is estimated as £3 billion and £1.9 billion respectively.

What are the different types of respiratory tract infections?

There are several different types. They're usually grouped into upper and lower RTIs. Flu can be an upper or lower RTI. Lower RTIs tend to last longer and can be more serious. Find out more about the different types of lower and upper respiratory tract infections (RTIs) (airway infections), how the infections spread and when you should see a GP.

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