respiratory diseases

powerpoint presentation respiratory diseases respiratory structures such as the airways, alveoli and pleural membranes may all be affected by various disease processes. these respiratory diseases include: infections such as pneumonia. obstructive disorders that obstruct airflow into and out of the lungs such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema. restrictive disorders are conditions that limit normal expansion of the lungs such as pneumothorax, atelectasis, respiratory distress syndrome and cystic fibrosis. cancers or exposure to inhaled particles alter the pulmonary function. * * respiratory infections infections of the respiratory tract can occur in: the upper respiratory tract or the lower respiratory tract, or both. organisms capable of infecting respiratory structures include: bacteria....

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