Infection in one or both lungs. Bacteria, especially streptococcus pneumoniae, are the most common cause?
Pneumonia
Extra weight makes it difficult to expand the chest when breathing.
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Severe sudden injury to the lungs caused by serious illness. Life support with mechanical ventilation is usually needed to survive until the lungs recover?
ARDS
A form of COPD, usually caused by smoking. The fragile walls between the lung air sacs (alveoli) are damaged, trapping air in the lungs; making breathing difficult?
Emphysema
Fluid builds up in the normally tiny space between the lung and inside of chest wall (pleural space). If large can cause breathing problems?
Pleural Effusion
Inflammation of the lining of the lung pleura, which often causes pain when breathing in. Autoimmune conditions, infections, or pulmonary embolism may cause?
Pleurisy
The lungs airways (bronchi), become inflamed and can spasm, causing SOB and wheezing. Allergies, viral infections, or air pollution cause _ symptoms?
Asthma
Damage to the lungs results in difficulty blowing air out, causing SOB?
COPD
A genetic condition, in which mucus does not clear easily from the airways. The excess mucus causes repeated episodes of bronchitis & pneumonia throughout life?
Cystic Fibrosis
A rare condition, which cysts form throughout the lungs, causing breathing problems, similar to emphysema. Occurs in women of childbearing age.
