Respiratory disorders
Respiratory disorders
Respiratory disorders (pronunciation: /rɪˈspɪrətɔːri dɪsˈɔːdəz/) are a group of conditions that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. They can cause a variety of symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.
Etymology
The term "respiratory" comes from the Latin word "respirare" which means "to breathe". "Disorder" is derived from the Old French "desordre" which means "lack of order or sequence".
Types of Respiratory Disorders
There are many different types of respiratory disorders, including:
- Asthma: A chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
- Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
- Tuberculosis (TB): A serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
- Lung cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs.
Related Terms
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.
- Emphysema: A lung condition that causes shortness of breath.
- Pulmonary embolism: A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs.
- Cystic fibrosis: A hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands, causing the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi, often resulting in respiratory infection.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Respiratory disorders
- Wikipedia's article - Respiratory disorders
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