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Lung Disorders and Diseases

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Many types of lung problems require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Signs of Respiratory Distress

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)

Asthma

Chronic Bronchitis

Pulmonary Emphysema

Acute Bronchitis

Cystic Fibrosis

Interstitial Lung Diseases / Pulmonary Fibrosis

Occupational Lung Diseases

Pneumonia

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Tuberculosis

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