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Pneumonia Infection and inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria Alveoli fill with fluids and mucus resulting in coughing and difficulty breathing Treatment: Antibiotic

Asthma

Caused by allergic reaction Bronchioles become narrow Causes wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing Treatment – Inhaler (usually contains steroids)

Bronchitis

is an inflammation of the bronchi. Symptoms include: Coughing up extra mucus Wheezing Difficulty breathing Runny Nose Treatment: inhaler and antibiotics Bronchitis

Emphysema

Air sacs lose their elasticity and breakdown Resulting in a loss of respiratory surface in the lungs  less gas exchange Leads to shortness of breath Caused by smoking

Lung Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing (including coughing up blood), and weight loss. Treatment: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation

The main causes of lung cancer include: carcinogens (such as those in tobacco smoke) ionizing radiation viral infection hereditary

Tuberculosis is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria The classic symptoms of tuberculosis are a chronic cough with blood-tinged sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.

Tuberculosis is spread through the air, when people who have the disease cough, sneeze, or spit Treatment for TB uses antibiotics to kill the bacteria.