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∙ 10y agoLungs are most important organ of our body as they carry the oxygen to our bloodstream which is most vital function to keep us alive. There are certain lung diseases that affect the proper functioning of the lungs and pulmonary system.
Bronchitis is the inflammation of airways that carry air from the trachea into the lungs. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease attacking the major parts of the lungs.
Pneumonia is also an illness of the lung caused by the inflammation of the alveola.
Asthma is the chronic inflammation of lungs, wherein there is narrowing of the airways.
Inflammatory lung disease
Obstructive lung diseases
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Asthma
Restrictive lung diseases
Respiratory tract infections
Upper respiratory tract infection
Lower respiratory tract infection
Respiratory tumors
Malignant tumors
Pleural cavity diseases
Pulmonary vascular diseases
Lung cancer
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∙ 12y agoChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):inability to exhale normally&Chronic Bronchitis: A form of COPD that is a chronic productive cough&Emphysema: Damage to the lung allowing air to trapped. Another form of COPD&Asthma: Persistantly inflamed airways causing wheezing and shortness of breath, Allergies can trigger an asthmatic attack
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∙ 12y agoThere is the genetic type, such as Cystic Fibrosis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, or Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (there are only these three known to man), and the acquired type, such as asthma, emphysema, COPD, bronchiectasis, black lung disease, etc.
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∙ 9y agoThere are a few different lung diseases that can affect a human. Some of these lung diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, and emphysema.
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∙ 14y agoNon-small cell lung carcinoma Small cell lung carcinoma Carcinoid Sarcoma Unspecified lung cancer
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∙ 9y agoAsthma
Cancer
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Silicosis
Emphysema
Are some
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∙ 8y agoASTHMA
emphysema
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What are some communicable lung diseases verses non-communicable lung diseases?
Communicable lung diseases would be Tuberculosis, the common cold, HiNi flu, these are contagious. Non-communicable lung diseases would be asthma, COPD, and Lung cancer.
What are uncommunicable lung diseases?
Lung Cancer
What disease do people get when they smoke?
When you smoke, you can get several different types of cancer (lung, throat, mputh,lips), lung diseases, intestinal disease, circulatory problems, heart disease.
What are some asbestos related diseases?
Lung disease
What are the diseases you get from industrial pollution?
Respiratory diseases, lung cancer
What kinds of diseases can you get if you smoke?
lung disease my friend has lung disease
What is restrictive lung disease?
Restrictive lung diseases are those which actually restrict the lung from expanding properly. They include pulmonary fibrosis, asbestosis, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and sarcoidosis, among many others. Restrictive lung diseases differ from obstructive lung diseases, such as asthma, and COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease).
What has the author Herbert Spencer written?
Herbert Spencer has written: 'Pathology of the lung' -- subject(s): Diseases, Lung Diseases, Lungs
What types of pollution contributes to asthma reduced lung function and respiratory diseases such as bronchitis?
The types of pollution that contribute to Asthma, reduced lung function, and respiratory diseases include suspended particles (such as dust and soot), fibers (asbestos), and harmful compounds (hydrocarbons, ozone). Smoking, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhausts account for the majority of these irritants.
What types of cancer can mold cause?
Mold can cause a wide variety of diseases. Mold can contribute to lung cancer if you have been living with it for a long time.
What percent of smokers get lung diseases?
70
What diseases caused by smoking?
lung cancer!
