Respiratory Primary Care

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The diaphragm contracts allowing oxygen to be taken in (oxygenation)

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The diaphragm relaxes carbon dioxide is released (ventilation)

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Upper Respiratory Infection

An acute infection of the upper airway usually caused by different viruses

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Pneumonia

Inflammation of the lungs caused by a reaction to an invading pathogenic microorganism or noxious substance

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Asthma

Disorder of the trachea bronchial tree characterized by mild to severe obstruction of airflow