Types of Lung Diseases & Their Causes - WebMD
2022年12月3日 · Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. Tens of millions of people have lung disease in the U.S. alone. Smoking, infections, and genes cause most lung...
COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月30日 · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs.
Interstitial lung disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月25日 · In interstitial lung disease, progressive lung can cause permanent breathing problems. Learn the causes, including many toxins in the environment.
What Are 14 Serious Lung Diseases? 7 Signs & Symptoms
Respiratory disorders are among the most common medical problems in the world. Most lung disorders are caused by smoking, genetics, infection, and occupational environmental risks. Learn the 14 most serious lung diseases below.
Lung Disease | Breathing Problems | Respiratory Failure
2024年7月24日 · Lung diseases are disorders or infections that affect the lungs and cause breathing problems. Some can lead to respiratory failure. Find out more about prevention, living with lung diseases, and treatment.
Lung Diseases - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
2024年10月24日 · Lung disease refers to several types of diseases or disorders that prevent the lungs from functioning properly. Lung disease can affect respiratory function, or the ability to breathe, and pulmonary function, which is how well lungs work.
Pulmonary fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月15日 · Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly. Pulmonary fibrosis worsens over time. Some people can stay stable for a long time, but the condition gets worse faster in others.
7 Common Respiratory Diseases - Verywell Health
2024年7月1日 · Seven of the most common respiratory diseases are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Lung Health & Diseases - American Lung Association
Learn how to keep your lungs healthy and get the facts about lung disease symptoms, causes and treatments, as well as advice for managing different lung diseases.
Diseases of the Lungs - Verywell Health
2024年7月19日 · Lung diseases are categorized into three subgroups: Airway diseases. Lung tissue diseases. Lung circulation diseases. Most chronic lung diseases involve a combination of types. Verywell / Hilary Allison. How Many People Have Lung Disease?