Disorders - Disorders of Respiratory System

Description:

Asthma

• Difficulty in breathing.
• Narrowing and inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles.
• May be caused by allergens. The most common allergen is house dust.
• Common drugs like aspirin is taken to provide relief.

Emphysema

• Chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which the respiratory surface is decreased.
• Major cause of this disease is cigarette smoking.

Occupational Respiratory Disorders

• Diseases that occur due to exposure of industrial workers to the air pollutants generated from industries.
• People involved in grinding or stone breaking are more affected.
• Long exposure to such conditions can cause inflammation leading to fibrosis and serious lung damage.
• Workers in such industries must wear protective masks.