Breathing Disorders
Currently, around 25 million men, women, and children in the United States live with asthma. It is one of the most common breathing disorders and can cause symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. Some other common breathing disorders include chronic bronchitis, COPD, and pneumonia. These respiratory illnesses are typically treated with corticosteroids and inhaled bronchodilators, which can help to open up the airways and increase lung function. Many factors can contribute to lung conditions, such as increasing obesity rates, smoking, or living in an area with a high concentration of airborne pollutants. View an article in this section to learn more about breathing disorders. Currently, around 25 million men, women, and children in the United States live with asthma. It is one of the most common breathing disorders and can cause symptoms like wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. Some other common breathing disorders include chronic bronchitis, COPD, and pneumonia. These respiratory illnesses are typically treated with corticosteroids and inhaled bronchodilators, which can help to open up the airways and increase lung function. Many factors can contribute to lung conditions, such as increasing obesity rates, smoking, or living in an area with a high concentration of airborne pollutants. View an article in this section to learn more about breathing disorders.