disorders of respiratory system
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Explanation:
A type of disease that affects the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. ... Respiratory diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
★ DISORDERS OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM:-
→ Asthma:- Difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles.
→ Emphysema:- Damage of alveolar walls. It decreases respiratory surface. Major cause is cigarette smoking.
→ Occupational respiratory disorders:- Certain industries produce so much dust.
→ So the defense mechanism of the body cannot cope with the situation.
→ Long exposure causes inflammation leading to fibrosis (proliferation of fibrous tissues). It results in lung damage.
→ Workers in such industries should wear protective masks.