What Are Respiratory Diseases?

Respiratory diseases affect the lungs and airways, impairing breathing and oxygen intake. Common conditions include asthma, characterized by inflamed airways causing wheezing and shortness of breath; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which encompasses chronic bronchitis and emphysema, leading to obstructed airflow; and infections like pneumonia, which inflame lung tissue. Respiratory diseases can be caused by environmental factors such as pollutants, smoking, and infections, or may result from genetic predispositions. Symptoms often include cough, breathlessness, and chest pain, requiring medical diagnosis and management to maintain quality of life and respiratory health.

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