Respiratory System
The Breath of Life
- Components: Lungs, trachea, bronchi.
- Function: Facilitates gas exchange.
Asthma
Chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Pneumonia
Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
Tuberculosis (TB)
A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
Lung Cancer
Malignant tumours in the lungs.
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, can be acute or chronic.
Emphysema
Damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Scarring of lung tissue that affects breathing.
Interstitial Lung Disease
A group of disorders causing inflammation and scarring of lung tissue.
Sleep Apnoea
Breathing interruptions during sleep.
Pleural Effusion
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space around the lungs.
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic reaction causing inflammation of nasal passages.
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses, often due to infection.
Nasal Polyp
Nodule in the nose