What are some disorders of the respiratory system?

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

There are quite a few disorders of the respiratory system. Asthma is probaly the most common. Asthma is when the airways become inflamed and cause shortness of breath. Another disorder of the respiratory system is emphysema, which is most commonly caused by smoking.

Answer by  DrMom (854)

There are many disorders of the respiratory system. They include but are not limited to asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, asbestosis, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, pulmonary embolism, bronchiolitis, nasal allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, reactive airways, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Some disorders of the respiratory system are Asthma,which causes difficulty breathing. Bronchitis which also can effect ones abilty to breathe. Infazema claims many live due to its effects.

Answer by  carol (1241)

Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and colds and flu are some of the diseases that attack the respiratory system.