Respiratory System Illnesses

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

restricted airflow and breathing problems

Bronchitis

inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs

Emphysema

destruction of the air sacs (alveoli)

Sleep Apnea

pause or slowing of breathing during sleep

Lung Cancer

abnormal cells grow out of control in the lungs

Altitude Sickness

occurs when a person ascends to a high altitude too quickly

Asthma

inflammation of the bronchial tubes with increased production of sticky secretions

Bacterial or Viral Infections

infections that affect the respiratory system, causing symptoms like cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Pneumonia, influenza, rhinovirus, covid-19

Whooping Cough

causes serious coughing and gasping for breath (pertussis)

Pneumothorax

collapsed lung

Cystic Fibrosis

hereditary disease, mucus clogs the lungs