Disorders of the Respiratory System can be classified into general areas -

- obstructive conditions

- restrictive conditions

- vascular diseases

- infectious , environmental and other "diseases"

Pneumonia- is the inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, the alveoli become filled with inflammatory cells and then the lung becomes solid; infectious

Treatment- antibiotic therapy based on the situation

Asthma- periodic construction of the bronchi and bronchioles that make it difficult to breathe; obstructive conditions

Treatment- Asthma Treatments (preventing asthma attacks), Asthma medications (stops coughing and/or wheezing), Asthma inhalers (helps alleviate)

Bronchitis- is an inflammation of the bronchi caused by irritants, such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, or infections. The leads to the diameter of the bronchi decreasing, making it very hard to breathe; obstructive

Treatment- usually self- treatable and wilł go away in two weeks, by drinking lots of water, avoiding irritants, and resting