Question

How are disorders of the respiratory system treated?

Answer 1

Respiratory system:

1. The respiratory system is the network of organs and tissues that helps in breathing.

There are various types of respiratory disorders:

1. Asthma
2. Bronchitis
3. Emphysema
4. Lung cancer
5. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
6. Pulmonary hypertension
7. Tuberculosis

Disorders of respiratory system are treated by:

1. Lifestyle change is advised to a person who smoke cigarettes.
2. Inhalers are used for Asthma treatment.
3. Lung cancer is diagnosed with needle biopsy and treatment depends on the stage of cancer.
4. Pulmonary function test, chest X-ray, six minute walk test, ECG are used in pulmonary hypertension.
5. Chronic cough is treated by chest X-ray and other radiology tests, breathing tests, pH monitoring.
6. Bronchitis is treated by rest, drinking lots of water, avoiding smoke, dust, fumes and pollution.
7. COPD is generally treated with inhalers, medications, oxygen therapy, and also pulmonary rehab.