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You may take breathing for granted, thinking that it is just an involuntary reflex action. But for the millions of people who suffer from respiratory diseases, each breath is a major accomplishment. Those people include patients with chronic lung problems, such as asthma, bronchitis,and emphysema, but they also include heart attack and accident victims,premature infants, and people with cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, or AIDS. In this booklet, however, we propose to discuss some of the common respiratory diseases.



The human respiratory system not only provides oxygen to each cell of the body but also removes body wastes, filters out infectious agents, and provides air needed for speech.Although the lungs are able to with stand abuse in the form of smoke and other pollutants, a number of disorders impair its function. Some of these maladies are temporary and relatively harmless; others may be life-threatening. Any chronic breathing problem or other cough should be checked promptly. Take care of your lungs and they will take care of you.

The information in this booklet is not intended as medical advice - the doctor knows best. This booklet only intends to help patients make informed decisions.


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Posted by:  Aneesa(Guest)  Posted on: 01/30/2012
You people are just sad



Posted by:  sing.song-17(Guest)  Posted on: 01/22/2012
How many different respiratory conditions are there??!!!



Posted by:  saher_ahmad(Guest)  Posted on: 11/26/2011
i love reading about different respiratory diseases because its my subject and i need more information to increase my knowledge and to be expert of what i like



Posted by:  Bailey11(Guest)  Posted on: 04/22/2010
thats not funny! it's a real virus!


Posted by:  jkjhjihuihuih(Guest)  Posted on: 11/29/2011
what the hell are you talking about?




Posted by:  Meiscool(Guest)  Posted on: 10/29/2009
I am in 3 grade and i like reading about the cold. I had 4 colds in the last year and i think i was die, but i am all better now and my nose does not look like rodolf anymore. and when i wake up their is no more snot on my pillow.


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 11/25/2009
wow



Posted by:  darthroti  Posted on: 01/27/2012
Your not funny.




Posted by:  Suzanney(Guest)  Posted on: 08/06/2009
Hey guys,

Just a quick tip from a uni student. Don't forget that while you're looking for good info about respiratory diseases, consider this: 'Is this site prepared by academic or medical staff?'

Suzanne


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 01/09/2010
Don't be a bitch Suzanne



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 01/14/2010
That a very dumb thing for u to say it must fit ur personality huh;



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 04/04/2010
hahahah - that just made my day...



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 05/02/2010
i think Suzanne madam is right



Posted by:  Suzanney(Guest)  Posted on: 05/02/2010
I'm only here with good intentions. Take it or leave it =]



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 05/18/2010
that`s mean. don`t say that to anyone again.




Posted by:  Young_DBZ(Guest)  Posted on: 05/29/2009
I to am a 7th grade student that suffers from asthma. I usually have asthma attacks in the winter, but just in case i bring a inhaler with me at ALL TIMES. i was diagnosed with astma in the third or fourth grade once my parents split up. learning more and more about asthma is fun and at the same time interesting. learning new things is exciting. especially if you can relate to it. currently at this time i havent had a asthma attack for several months, but who knows it just might sneak up on me. ;]



Posted by:  Allyssa95(Guest)  Posted on: 05/24/2009
I love reading about different respiratory problems because i have to suffer with asthma myself. I am in 7th grade and i am doing a project on the body systems and we were able to chose between eight different systems and i chose respiratory system. I never new how many diseases there are out there until i started researching and now im attached on learning more about it and i hope that other people relize how dangerous asthma can really be. Many people tease me about it when i end up using my inhaler. so i just wanted to get that out there. I hope to read more and more about this.


Posted by:  Young_DBZ(Guest)  Posted on: 05/29/2009
Hey! looks like we have something in common about that asthma thing.Do you have severe asthma and more frequent attacks or just occasional.




Posted by:  Bailey11(Guest)  Posted on: 04/19/2009
What if you are born with RSV(Respitory System Virus)? What should you do?


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/25/2009
i think you shoukd just consult a doctor and ask for instructions, as what you should do...



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 08/06/2010
dont mind your rvs




Posted by:  kaustuv  Posted on: 04/07/2009
My brother suffring 4rm T B since 1997.taken course 4 6mnths.Than diseases relapsed in 2007 with exess bleeding.Dr found cavity in lungs.In Fottis DELHI DR found MBRT TB.In July 2009 patient compliting 2 years.He is OK nd on madicine.For ds MBRT DR said there is no guide line.SIR ds is my humble reqest ps tell me where should i go?V r 4rom guwahati nd brother is 37 years old.V want to take him in cheenai.




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