diseases AND HEALTH PROBLEMS
Many things can go wrong in the respiratory system. Some of these problems are genetic, but others can be caught. Here are some problems in the respiratory system that might affect you:
Asthma
Asthma is a long-term lung disease that cause your airways to tighten when you come into contact with certain pollutions in the air, like cigarette smoke or dust. Asthma can also act up when you are participating in a physical activity like running. Common symptoms include: coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is not as common in teens, but it can affect people who smoke. If you have bronchitis, your bronchial tubes become inflamed and your body creates too much mucus. People with bronchitis develop a bad cough because their body is trying to get a rid of the mucus.
Common Cold
Most likely, you have already experienced a common cold. It is the most common respiratory disease. Colds can be caused by over 200 viruses. Symptoms usually include: coughing, runny nose, fever, sore throat, and sneezing.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia makes your lungs inflamed, and is usually caused by an infection from a bacteria or virus. One of the most common causes is the flu. Pneumonia makes it more difficult to get oxygen into your bloodstream and to remove the carbon dioxide.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers. The biggest cause of this type of cancer is cigarette smoking. A lot of contact with high levels of pollution can also increase your risk. Some symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that does not go away, chest pain, coughing up blood, multiple problems with pneumonia or bronchitis, and shortness of breath.
Although some respiratory diseases are unavoidable, like asthma, you can take steps to prevent other respiratory problems. Avoid smoking, stay away from pollution, wash your hands often, and visit the doctor regularly.
Asthma
Asthma is a long-term lung disease that cause your airways to tighten when you come into contact with certain pollutions in the air, like cigarette smoke or dust. Asthma can also act up when you are participating in a physical activity like running. Common symptoms include: coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is not as common in teens, but it can affect people who smoke. If you have bronchitis, your bronchial tubes become inflamed and your body creates too much mucus. People with bronchitis develop a bad cough because their body is trying to get a rid of the mucus.
Common Cold
Most likely, you have already experienced a common cold. It is the most common respiratory disease. Colds can be caused by over 200 viruses. Symptoms usually include: coughing, runny nose, fever, sore throat, and sneezing.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia makes your lungs inflamed, and is usually caused by an infection from a bacteria or virus. One of the most common causes is the flu. Pneumonia makes it more difficult to get oxygen into your bloodstream and to remove the carbon dioxide.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers. The biggest cause of this type of cancer is cigarette smoking. A lot of contact with high levels of pollution can also increase your risk. Some symptoms of lung cancer include a cough that does not go away, chest pain, coughing up blood, multiple problems with pneumonia or bronchitis, and shortness of breath.
Although some respiratory diseases are unavoidable, like asthma, you can take steps to prevent other respiratory problems. Avoid smoking, stay away from pollution, wash your hands often, and visit the doctor regularly.