What Are the Different Respiratory System Diseases?
Respiratory system diseases are conditions that affect the different parts of the nose, throat, and lungs. There are many different respiratory system diseases affecting people from all over the world each year. Most of these diseases are caused by infection from viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Some infections can be mild, like the common cold, while others can occur long term and become life-threatening, like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Other causes of respiratory system disease include genetic predisposition, environmental pollution, and lifestyle factors.
