Pulmonology

Some of the common respiratory diseases are:

• Asthma: It is a chronic inflammatory condition that results in breathing problems due to the narrowing of the airway or blockage due to the accumulation of mucus.
• Chronic obstructive lung disease: It comprises two primary types of lung diseases, i.e., chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
• Cystic fibrosis: It is a genetic condition that involves the formation of thick mucus. The thick mucus causes digestive and breathing problems.
• Bronchitis: This condition involves inflammation of the windpipe. The patients may have acute or chronic bronchitis.
• Tuberculosis: It is a bacterial disease that affects the lungs. Patients with this condition experience chronic coughs and night sweats.
• Emphysema: It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in which the alveoli lose their elasticity.
• Pneumonia: This condition is caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogenic organisms. The alveoli of the patient are filled with pus or fluid.
• Lung cancer: It involves uncontrolled cell growth and division in the lungs. Lung cancer may be primary (originates within the lungs) or metastatic (spreads from another organ to the lungs).