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Types of Respiratory Infections

A Asbestosis Asthma
A Asbestosis Asthma

Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by scarring of lung tissue, which stems from prolonged exposure to asbestos. Asbestosis is a chronic lung disease caused by scarring of lung tissue, which stems from prolonged exposure to asbestos.

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Asthma
Asthma

When you have asthma, any upper respiratory infection -- like a cold or the flu-- can affect your lungs, causing inflammation and airway narrowing. It is important to take measures to stay healthy and be aware of any asthma symptoms, even mild, so that you avoid a more serious asthma attack.

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B Bronchiectasis Bronchitis
B Bronchiectasis Bronchitis

Symptoms then become identical to those seen in acute bronchitis or bronchiectasis. When pneumonia is associated with the acute respiratory infections, it may vary in its location with each episode. Pneumonia is more typically seen in the upper lobes in patients with chronic bronchitis, than with acute bronchitis or bronchiectasis.

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Acute respiratory infection is an infection that may interfere with normal breathing. It usually begins as a viral infection in the nose, windpipe, or lungs. Acute respiratory infection is an infection that may interfere with normal breathing.

Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis

Most often, the same viruses that give you a cold or the flu also cause bronchitis. Sometimes, though, bacteria are to blame. In both cases, as your body fights off the germs, your bronchial tubes swell and make more mucus.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic lower respiratory disease, primarily COPD, was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2014. 2 Almost 15.7 million Americans (6.4%) reported that they have been diagnosed with COPD. 3 More than 50% of adults with low pulmonary function were not aware that they had COPD, 4 so the actual number may be higher.

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Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis/Bronchiectasis

Bronchiectasis, which is a part of cystic fibrosis lung disease, also can occur for other reasons. Bronchiectasis is permanent dilatation and obstruction of the airway wall. Potential causes include, but are not limited to: immunodeficiency, post infectious, and congenital abnormalities.

Emphysema
Emphysema

In the United States, tobacco smoke is a key factor in the development and progression of COPD, 1 although exposure to air pollutants in the home and workplace, genetic factors, and respiratory infections also play a role.

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H Hantavirus
H Hantavirus

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory disease in humans caused by infection with hantaviruses. Anyone who comes into contact with rodents that carry hantaviruses is at risk of HPS.

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L Lung Cancer
L Lung Cancer

Putinati S, Trevisani L, Gualandi M, et al: Pulmonary infections in lung cancer patients at diagnosis. Lung Cancer 11:243-249, 1994. 8. Kohno S, Koga H, Oka M, et al: The pattern of respiratory infection in patients with lung cancer. Tohoku J Exp Med 173:405-411, 1994. 9.

Lower Respiratory Infections: Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia
Lower Respiratory Infections: Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia

The most common and well-known lower respiratory infections are pneumonia and bronchitis, as well as bronchiolitis in children. Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. There are many types of pneumonia. It can be caused by different types of bacteria, viruses, fungi and even inhaled chemicals or solid objects (such as food). Many cases of pneumonia occur as a complication of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or the flu.

Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer

The type, location, and spread of lung cancer determines the treatment options. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): Severe, sudden injury to the lungs caused by a serious illness. Life support with mechanical ventilation is usually needed to survive until the lungs recover.

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P

Acute respiratory infection is an infection that may interfere with normal breathing. ... prevention is the best method to ward off harmful respiratory infections.

Pleural Effusion
Pleural Effusion

Transudative: This pleural effusion fluid is similar to the fluid you normally have in your pleural space. It forms from liquid leaking across normal pleura. This type of pleural effusion rarely needs to be drained unless they are very large. Congestive heart failure is the most common cause of this type of effusion.

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Pneumonia
Pneumonia

URI (Upper Respiratory Infections) Upper Respiratory Infection is an acute illness caused by virus and bacteria. This is highly communicable and can be transferred through airborne, direct and indirect contact. Infectious pathogens usually attack the mucosal lining of the upper respiratory system.

R Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
R Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common, and very contagious, virus that infects the respiratory tract of most children before their second birthday. For most babies and young children, the infection causes nothing more than a cold.

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Upper Respiratory Infections
Upper Respiratory Infections

Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are one of the most common reasons for doctor visits. Upper respiratory infections are the most common illness resulting in missed work or school. Upper respiratory infections can happen at any time, but are most common in the fall and winter.

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