Respiratory disease that affects the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. Respiratory disease can be caused by infection, tobacco smoking, or breathing in secondhand tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos, or other forms of air pollution. Respiratory diseases include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, and lung cancer. It is also called lung disorder and pulmonary disease. What increases the risk of respiratory disease includes tobacco smoking (including second-hand smoke), air pollution, allergies and occupational exposure. Outdoor air pollution and indoor air pollution (often due to cooking…
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