Section 12
Respiratory Diseases and Disorders
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Asthma
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm.
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious reaction to various forms of injuries or acute infection to the lung.
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder leading to respiratory congestion, multiple organ failure, and metabolic changes.
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Hypoxia
Hypoxia, or hypoxiation, is inadequate oxygen supply to the body as a whole (generalized hypoxia) or a region of the body (tissue hypoxia).