Overview of Respiratory Diseases and Conditions

Asthma

Chronic airway inflammation due to allergen sensitivity.

Bronchospasms

Narrowing of bronchioles during asthma attacks.

Dyspnea

Difficulty breathing experienced in respiratory conditions.

Bronchitis

Inflammation of bronchi and bronchial tubes.

Acute Bronchitis

Short-term bronchitis usually caused by viral infection.

Chronic Bronchitis

Long-term bronchitis from pollutants or smoking.

Emphysema

Chronic condition with alveoli deterioration and enlargement.

Cyanosis

Bluish skin due to low oxygen levels.

Influenza

Highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system.

Laryngitis

Inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing associated with laryngitis.

Lung Cancer

Leading cancer death cause; primarily caused by smoking.

Hemoptysis

Coughing up blood-tinged sputum in lung cancer.

Pleurisy

Inflammation of lung membranes causing sharp pain.

Pneumonia

Lung infection characterized by fluid in alveoli.

Sleep Apnea

Condition causing breathing interruptions during sleep.

CPAP

Device delivering airway pressure to prevent apnea.

Tuberculosis

Infectious lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Exudate

Fluid buildup in alveoli during pneumonia.

Rales

Bubbly breath sounds indicating respiratory issues.

Bronchodilators

Medications used to open airways in respiratory diseases.

Antipyretics

Medications used to reduce fever.

Analgesics

Pain relief medications used in influenza treatment.