25/10/2021
LUNG
The most common lung diseases include:
• Asthma.
• Collapse of part or all of the lung (pneumothorax or atelectasis)
• Swelling and inflammation in the main passages (bronchial tubes) that carry air to the lungs (bronchitis)
• COPD.
• Lung cancer.
• Lung infection (pneumonia)
• Abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
• What causes lung ailment?
• Smoking, infections, and genes cause most lung diseases. Your lungs are part of a complex system, expanding and relaxing thousands of times each day to bring in oxygen and send out carbon dioxide. Lung disease can happen when there are problems in any part of this system
What are the most common lung infections?
One of the most common types of lung infections is called pneumonia. Pneumonia, which affects the smaller air sacs of the lungs, is most often caused by contagious bacteria, but can also be caused by a virus.
What's the worst lung disease?
Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious, lifelong lung disease. It causes lung scarring (tissues scar and thicken over time), making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may come on quickly or take years to develop.
What are the symptoms of lung damage?
Common signs are:
• Trouble breathing.
• Shortness of breath.
• Feeling like you're not getting enough air.
• Decreased ability to exercise.
• A cough that won't go away.
• Coughing up blood or mucus.
• Pain or discomfort when breathing in or out.
What are the symptoms of lung damage?
Common signs are:
• Trouble breathing.
• Shortness of breath.
• Feeling like you're not getting enough air.
• Decreased ability to exercise.
• A cough that won't go away.
• Coughing up blood or mucus.
• Pain or discomfort when breathing in or out.
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What is the fastest way to get rid of a upper respiratory infection?
How is acute upper respiratory infection treated?
1. Nasal decongestants can improve breathing. ...
2. Steam inhalation and gargling with salt water are a safe way to get relief from URI symptoms.
3. Analgesics like acetaminophen and NSAIDs can help reduce fever, aches, and pains.
What are three examples of NSAIDs?
The following list is an example of NSAIDs available:
4. aspirin.
5. celecoxib (Celebrex)
6. diclofenac (Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor, Zorvolex)
7. diflunisal (Dolobid - discontinued brand)
8. etodolac (Lodine - discontinued brand)
9. ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
10. indomethacin (Indocin)
