Respiratory disorders affect the lungs and airways, leading to issues like asthma, bronchitis, or pneumonia, impacting breathing and oxygen intake.
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Respiratory Disorders FAQ


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What are respiratory disorders?

Respiratory disorders are lung diseases, which are diseases or disorders that can affect respiratory function, the ability to breathe, and how well the lungs work. Lung disease is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S., and lung disease and other breathing problems are leading causes of death in infants.

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 are examples of respiratory disorders?

Examples of respiratory disorders include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, lung cancer, pneumonia, the flu, and others.

What are chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs)?

Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a group of chronic diseases affecting the airways and the other structures of the lungs. Hundreds of millions of people around the world suffer from preventable chronic respiratory diseases. See also Category:Chronic Respiratory Disease - Conditions

What is a chronic respiratory disease (CRD)?

Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) affect the airways and other structures of the lungs. Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension.

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