Resources for Respiratory Patients
Pneumonia (ARI)
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus, causing symptoms like cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that cause breathing difficulties due to airway obstruction and inflammation.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness, often triggered by allergens, exercise, or stress.
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition where the bronchial tubes are permanently widened & damaged, leading to mucus buildup, frequent infections with symptoms like chronic cough & shortness of breath.