{"id":325,"date":"2017-09-12T12:12:54","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T12:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therespiratorysystem.com\/?page_id=325"},"modified":"2017-09-12T12:45:35","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T12:45:35","slug":"respiratory-diseases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.therespiratorysystem.com\/de\/respiratory-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Krankheiten und St\u00f6rungen der Atemwege"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are hundreds of different diseases and conditions that can affect the respiratory system, ranging from common cold and flu to pneumonia and COPD. Many of these are chronic in nature, as they develop gradually over time, becoming life threatening in some cases.<\/p>\n

A study<\/a> published by The Forum of International Respiratory Societies shows hundreds of millions of people around the world suffering from one or more types of chronic respiratory disorders, while there are over four million deaths every year, caused by such diseases. However, with proper treatment, and follow-up care, these conditions can be cured or kept in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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List of Diseases of the Respiratory System<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Upper Respiratory Diseases<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Common Short-Term Curable Conditions<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Common cold or upper respiratory infection (URI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Croup (common respiratory disease in infants and small children)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Influenza or flu (contagious viral disease)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Allergic rhinitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Diphtheria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Chronic Diseases<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Sinusitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Stridor (e.g. Congenital Laryngeal Stridor or Laryngomalacia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Epiglottitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Whooping Cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Pharyngitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Tonsillitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Acute Disorder<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Acute upper respiratory infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Lower Respiratory Tract Diseases<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Short-Term Conditions and Complications<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Pneumonia (chronic and acute forms also present)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Pleural effusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Chronic Disorders<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases or COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiolitis, non-reversible asthma, and specific types of bronchiectasis) [10]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Interstitial lung disease (some forms of ILD are short lived, while those like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis are chronic)\u00a0[11]<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Cystic fibrosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Lung cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Tuberculosis (TB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Mesothelioma (rare cancer affecting the pleura)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Chronic pulmonary edema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Obesity hypoventilation syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Neuromuscular lung disorders (e.g. myasthenia gravis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Pneumoconiosis (group of occupational diseases like black lung disease and asbestosis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Pulmonary MAC infection\/ MAC lung disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Pediatric reactive airway disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Acute Diseases<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Acute bronchitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Acute pneumonia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Pulmonary hypertension (including pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Pulmonary embolism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Acute pulmonary edema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Middle East respiratory syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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Causes and Risk Factors for Respiratory Tract Diseases<\/h2>\n

Each different condition has its own causative factor, and the same disorder may result from a number of factors too. The common causes may include viral\/bacterial infections, smoking tobacco, allergic reaction to something, inhaling substances harmful for the lungs (coal, asbestos) over long periods [1]<\/sup>, congenital malformation of one or more parts of the respiratory tract, abnormal autoimmune response [2]<\/sup>, genetic\/hereditary factors, and air pollution. Among these, the viral and bacterial infections account for most of the common diseases, including influenza, pneumonia, and tonsillitis [3]<\/sup>. Respiratory infections are usually common among elderly people and those with a weak immune system [9]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Pulmonary diseases are a common complication in pregnancy as well, with studies<\/a> showing it to be a significant factor responsible for maternal death after childbirth.<\/p>\n

Common Signs and Symptoms of Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System<\/h2>\n

Following are the common symptoms present in most respiratory diseases [4]<\/sup>:<\/p>\n