Mention five diseases of the respiratory system wA
1. Asthma: A chronic condition that causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing.
2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A progressive lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It causes obstruction of airflow, leading to shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.
3. Pneumonia: An infection that causes inflammation in one or both lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
4. Tuberculosis (TB): A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms include persistent cough, chest pain, weight loss, fatigue, and fever.
5. Lung cancer: A condition where abnormal cell growth occurs in the lungs, leading to the formation of tumors. Common symptoms may include a persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, and general fatigue.