Or Lung Condition

Lung Disease

Lung disease is a general term for health conditions that affect your airways (tubes leading into your lungs ) or tissue that makes up your lungs . Common lung diseases include asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Cardiovascular diseases that affect your lungs — like pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism — are also sometimes considered lung diseases.

10 Common Lung Problems

As we can see from the illustration, Or Lung Condition has many fascinating aspects to explore.

Long-term scarring of lung tissue (often an autoimmune disease) - leading to breathing difficulties. Symptoms include shortness of breath, dry cough, and fatigue. When to see a doctor - if you experience persistent symptoms, especially if you've been exposed to certain chemicals or have underlying health conditions , see a doctor.