CHRONIC COUGH Most of the population consider cough as a sign of disease and want to get rid of it as soon as possible but one of the important things to know about cough is that it acts as a PROTECTIVE MECHANISM and if the cough reflex is absent then we will be at risk […]
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS: It is an autosomal genetic disorder that is more common in European countries. It is a severe disease and starts in childhood but cases are diagnosed mostly in adults. CAUSES OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS: It is caused by a mutation in the gene that codes for the protein CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR (CFTR)
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) : As the name suggests this is a chronic disease of the lung that slowly develops over a period of time and causes difficulty in breathing because of the limitation of airflow in the pulmonary system. COPD : COPD is a condition that includes three diseases which are :
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PNEUMONIA: Pneumonia is a condition that affects our respiratory system and every year many people get affected by this disease worldwide. It is defined as an infectious disease that affects the parenchyma of the lungs. RISK FACTORS FOR PNEUMONIA: 1) AGE GROUP: Young children and old age people are at more risk of developing pneumonia.
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ASTHMA It is a respiratory disease which is defined as chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway that can cause breathing difficulties. The problem of asthma is global and with an increase in air pollution, the number of asthma attacks is increasing too. Females are more prone to asthma compared to males. RISK FACTORS AND TRIGGERS
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