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Respiratory Disorders- Know your treatment options
Respiratory diseases (RDs) affect the airways and other structures of the lungs. Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension.
Condition
What are respiratory disorders?
Respiratory disease are any of the diseases and disorders of the airways and the lungs that affect human respiration. view more
How to Diagnose:
If any patient is having symptoms as listed below, then they should visit a pulmonologist. Many of these patients need investigations like chest X-ray, CT scan, bronchoscopy, pleural biopsies, polysomnography (for patients with sleep disorders) depending on the symptoms and clinical conditions.
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Causes
- Smoking and Air Pollution:
- Allergies
- Viral Infection
- Bacterial Infection
Symptoms
- Chronic/long standing cough
- Wheezing & Shortness of breath during any physical activity
- Generation of cough that can be greenish, yellow or clear in color
- Unnoticed weight loss & Fatigue due to oxygen shortage
Causes
- Smoking and Air Pollution:
- Allergies
- Viral Infection
- Bacterial Infection
Symptoms
- Chronic/long standing cough
- Wheezing & Shortness of breath during any physical activity
- Generation of cough that can be greenish, yellow or clear in color
- Unnoticed weight loss & Fatigue due to oxygen shortage
Management and Treatment of the condition and complications if left untreated
Medications: To widen patients’ airways and treat inflammation, pulmonologists can suggest some medications such as bronchodilators, oral steroids, and antibiotics. Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Physicians guide patients in various strategies and activities during pulmonary rehabilitation. Patients who practice these see an improvement in their body’s oxygen levels. Supplemental Oxygen: Patients who have major respiratory issues require assistance from a constant oxygen supply at home. In certain instances, they require more oxygen only after exertion. Nutrition Therapy: This cannot be used as a stand-alone therapy for certain illnesses. However, doctors pay close attention to their patients’ dietary needs. It speeds up their healing process. Lung transplant is the last option for those with the end stage of a lung disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common respiratory disorders include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, sleep apnea, and tuberculosis.
Yes, COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), primarily affects the respiratory system and can lead to various respiratory symptoms and complications.
Yes, many respiratory disorders are treatable. Treatment options depend on the specific disorder and its severity. They may include medications, inhalers, lifestyle changes, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and, in severe cases, surgery.
