LUNG HEALTH & DISEASES
The lungs are an important organ of the respiratory system. When you inhale air, the lungs take in oxygen from the air and pump it through the body’s airways and air sacs. The oxygen is then absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the heart via blood vessels.
LUNG DISEASE or RESPIRATORY DISEASE is a general term for several disorders that include airway diseases, lung tissue diseases, and lung circulation diseases, some of which may lead to respiratory failure.
Some of the most common lung diseases include asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Lung cancer, Pneumonia, Influenza, pulmonary oedema etc.
Some of the main causes of lung diseases are Infections such as bacterial, viral, or fungal, Environmental factors, Cigarette smoking, Air pollution & Chemical exposure.
The Initial signs of lung disease are easy to miss. Common signs and symptoms of lung diseases are:
- Trouble breathing
- Breathlessness
- Decreased ability to exercise
- A cough that won’t go away
- Coughing up blood or mucus
- Pain during breathing in or out
It is necessary to know these signs & symptoms of lung disease so that you can seek medical attention as soon as you notice these signs in yourself or another family member. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to receive early treatment.
