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Respiratory Diseases - Diseases of the Human Respiratory System
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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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Campbell(Guest)
Posted on: 11/14/2012 I AM SHORT OF BREATH AND HAVE HAD THIS SINCE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ULCERATED COLITIS.ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. I GAVE UP SMOKING APPROXIMATELY 2-3 YEARS BEFORE I GOT COLITIS. IT IS VERY FRIGHTENING AT TIMES AND THAT SURELY DOESN'T HELP.I PLAY TENNIS BUT FIND THAT REALLY DIFFICULT BECAUSE OF MY BREATHLESSNESS. PLEASE CAN SOME ONE HELP ME.
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healthyheartpoet
Posted on: 02/18/2013 My nephew suffered with ulcerative colitus fo 10 years. He cured himself in 3 months with a product called "Aloe Vera Elite" you can order it online; from the desk of the Healthyheartpoet
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Bailey11(Guest)
Posted on: 04/22/2010 thats not funny! it's a real virus! |
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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. |
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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
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Posted on: 05/02/2010 i think Suzanne madam is right |
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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. ;]
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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. |
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Bailey11(Guest)
Posted on: 04/19/2009 What if you are born with RSV(Respitory System Virus)? What should you do? |
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