1. The Usual Suspects: Causes for Respiratory Illness

2. Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis is a condition that causes great pain & respiratory distress. It often involves daily chest massages with a customized vest to allow breathing. This is a genetic disorder Lifespan usually does not exceed early adulthood. Take a deep breath and return to gallery

3. RSV (Respiratory Distress Virus) Respiratory Distress Virus Caused by an lung inflammation Typically found in infants Sometimes affects adults resulting from prior lung injuries Return to Gallery

4. Emphysema Symptoms Closely linked to heavy smoking Often includes shortness of breath, wheezing Sometimes classified as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder) Many require oxygen tanks for long-term care Return to Gallery

5. ASTHMA Asthma is caused by inflammation of bronchiole tubes More than 23 million people have asthma. Treatments include steroid inhalers which reduce inflammation in the lungs. Return to Gallery

6. ASBESTOSIS Absbestosis has been linked to inhalants from handling asbestos tiles in from: Shipyards-Merchant Marines Former Industrial Sites Today, HAZMAT uniforms (right) must be worn to handle asbestos. Return to Gallery