Respiratory Diseases

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Background for discussion about respiratory diseases

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Respiratory System

Diseases and Disorders...

Vita brevis, ars longa

Common Infections...

Colds, Flu and Pneumonia

Cough, Etc.

Intermission.....

70% of all doctor visits are respiratory related

About 1,000 people receive lung transplants each year

During a normal 24-hour period, the average number of breaths taken by a human is 23,040

Big Alveoli

Smoking Related

High CO2

Shortness of Breath

Asthma

Lung Cancer....

Take Care of Your Lungs....

Verbum sat sapienti