Respiratory illness

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Respiratory illness

Respiratory illness (pronunciation: /rɪˈspɪrətɔːri ˈɪlnɪs/) refers to diseases that affect the lungs and other parts of the body's respiratory system.

Etymology

The term "respiratory" comes from the Latin respirare which means "to breathe". "Illness" is derived from the Old English ill meaning "not well" and ness meaning "state of".

Types of Respiratory Illness

There are several types of respiratory illnesses, including:

  • Asthma: A chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs, causing them to inflame and narrow.
  • 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: A serious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs.
  • Lung cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of respiratory illnesses include:

Treatment

Treatment for respiratory illnesses depends on the specific disease and its severity. It may include medication, physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, or in severe cases, surgery.

Prevention

Prevention strategies for respiratory illnesses include:

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