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Lung Disorders

Bronchial Asthma 

-  a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes periodic "attacks" of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

Bronchitis and Pneumonia 

 Bronchitis is an inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs, including the windpipe or trachea and the larger air tubes of the lung that bring air in from the trachea (bronchi).

 Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It results in an inflammatory response within the small air spaces of the lung (alveoli).

Colds and Flu

 The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, which includes the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes.
 Usually referred to as the flu or grippe, influenza is a highly infectious respiratory disease. The disease is caused by certain strains of the influenza virus. When the virus is inhaled, it attacks cells in the upper respiratory tract, causing typical flu symptoms such as fatigue, fever and chills, a hacking cough, and body aches.

Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis (sore throat), Laryngitis

Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils, which are oval-shaped masses of lymph gland tissue   located on both sides of the back of the throat.
pharyngitis - inflammation of the pharynx. It produces sore throat and may be associated with tonsillitis.
 Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the larynx, often resulting in a temporary loss of voice.

 

 

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