Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Respiratory diseases refer to a variety of conditions that affect the lungs and airways, resulting in difficulty breathing and other respiratory symptoms. Some common respiratory diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis, and lung cancer. These diseases can be caused by a variety of factors such as smoking, pollution, infections, and genetic predispositions. Treatment for respiratory diseases often includes medications, inhalers, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and improving air quality. Research in this area focuses on understanding the causes of respiratory diseases, developing new treatments and therapies, and improving overall respiratory health outcomes for patients.