Disorders in the Respiratory System

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What is the common cold?

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A condition where the nasal cavity is filled with mucus, causing a runny nose, sneezing, and throat inflammation, caused by viral infections in the upper respiratory tract.

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What are the common symptoms of influenza?

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Runny nose, sneezing, throat inflammation, headache, fever, and muscle pain and fatigue, caused by a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract.

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What is bronchitis?

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An inflammation in the bronchi caused by a viral infection, leading to coughing and the production of grayish yellow mucus in the lungs.

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What happens during an asthma attack?

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The muscles surrounding the bronchioles constrict, making it difficult for air to reach the lungs. Asthma is not contagious and can be triggered by allergens.

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What is tuberculosis (TBC)?

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An infectious disease that attacks the lungs, causing hard nodules in the alveolus, caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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What is pneumonia?

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An inflammation of lung tissue, especially in the alveoli, caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to fluid and mucus filling the alveoli and preventing oxygen absorption.

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What is pleurisy?

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An inflammation of the double membranes surrounding the lungs, usually caused by infection, leading to excessive fluid in the pleural cavity and pain during breathing.