2. Pneumonia Infection and inflammation of the lungs Alveoli fill with fluids and mucus resulting in coughing and difficulty breathing Treatment: medication ex.) antibiotics (to kill the bacteria)

4. Asthma

5. Allergic reaction Bronchioles become narrow Causes wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing Treatment – Inhaler (usually contains steroids)

6. Bronchitis

8. is an inflammation of the bronchi. Symptoms include: Coughing up extra mucus sometimes with blood Wheezing Difficulty breathing Runny Nose Bronchitis

9. Emphysema

11. 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

12. 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.

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

14. Common treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy

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

16. 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.