Respiratory disease
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Diseases of the mamalian Respiratory system are classified physiologically into obstructive (i.e. conditions which impede the rate of flow into and out of the lungs) and restrictive (i.e. conditions which cause a reduction in the functional volume of the lungs).
Anatomically, respiratory disease can be classified into upper and lower respiratory tract (most commonly used in the context of infectious respiratory disease), parenchymal and vascular lung disease.
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Obstructive lung disease
Restrictive lung diseases
- Fibrosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Alveolar Damage
- Pleural effusion
Infectious lung disease
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections or Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
Vascular lung disease
Respiratory tumors
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