Respiratory Disorders

The followings are some of respiratory disorders in human.
  1. Sinusitis is an infection in sinus. This can occur if nasal tract toward sinus is blocked.
  2. Tonsilitis is an infection in tonsil that generates inflammation and swelling. The inflammation and swelling occur at the opening of pharynx which is called tonsil. If it occurs on nasopharynx wall then it is called adenoid.
  3. Laryngitis is an inflammation in larynx that causes hoarce voice.
  4. Acute bronchitis is an infection in bronchi that usually begins with infection on upper part of respiratory tract caused by virus then it is followed by bacteria infection.
  5. Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by virus and bacteria that causes bronchi and alveoli contain a lot of fluid. The condition affects the gas exchange process.
  6. Tuberculosis (TB) is a lung infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
  7. Chronical bronchitis is caused by the blockage of lungs by mucus so that air supply to lungs is disturbed.
  8. Emphisema is a lung disorder which is signed by the damage of alveoli wall so that the gas exchange ability lessens.

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