Respiratory disorders are one of the greatest contributor to the overall burden of disease worldwide. There are many infections and disorders associated with the respiratory system.

Upper respiratory infections which are more prevalent include:

common cold

sinusitis

influenza

On the other hand, Lower respiratory problems which are less prevalent include infections such as: bronchitis and pneumonia, and disorders like emphysema and asthma.

According to estimation, 235 million people suffer from asthma.

In addition, more than 200 million people have been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

There is a long list of respiratory illness and disorders which effect the airway and lungs. But the most common and widespread respiratory disorders are COPD, asthma acute respiratory infections Tb and lung cancer.

According to the WHO World Health Report, the top five respiratory disorders are responsible for 17.4% of the deaths and 13.3% of all Disabilities.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases:

COPD occurs when the airflow of the lungs is reduced. As a result, it can trigger diseases like chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

By the way, did you know that tobacco smoking is one of the leading cause of COPD?  It occurs in 80-90% smokers.

Some global risk factors for COPD include: Indoor smoking, inhaled occupational exposures, mining, construction, transportation, pollution and manufacturing.

Asthma:

Asthma is a long-term chronic breathing disorder that can affect people of any age group. Allergies to pollen, pets, dust or medications can be the cause for Asthma. But inheritance can also be the cause for developing Asthma. Therefore, if a member in the family suffers from Asthma, other members may be at risk.

Did you know that, smoking increases the risk of developing asthma? Besides, stress can also worsen the condition.

Asthma is the reason of about 180 000 deaths worldwide each year.

Person suffering from asthma can live normal lives with proper use of medication and proper care. The most common use to manage Asthma is Bronchodilators and corticosteroids.

Tuberculosis:

Tuberculosis is the airborne chronic bacterial infection that affects the lungs. It causes illness when airborne particles are inhaled. TB is a particular problem in children, where diagnosis is more difficult.

Coughing up blood, Weight loss, night sweats, feelings of sickness or weakness and fever are common symptoms of TB.

A TB patient needs an anti-TB medication for 6 to 12 months in order to establish health. Also, the patient must make sure to take the prescribed medication properly.

Acute respiratory infections:

Acute respiratory infections are the leading cause of death in developing countries and the proportion is much higher in low income countries.

Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the most dangerous respiratory infection.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that involves the lung alveoli. This can be caused by microbes, including bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Pneumonia is the leading killer of children under the age of five worldwide.

Lung cancer:

Cancer that starts in the lungs is known as primary lung cancer. It can spread to other parts of the body. Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in an uncontrolled way in one or both of the lungs. It is also associated with the tobacco smoking but can also occur in nonsmokers who exposed to smoke frequently.

Treatment of early stage lung cancer is surgery. Advanced stages may benefit from chemotherapy or radiation therapy.Visit our site for more.