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Different Types of Respiratory Disease

Different Types of Respiratory Disease

This article will discuss different types of respiratory disease and tests used to detect it.

What is Respiratory disease?

Respiratory disease is a type of disease that affects any part of a person's respiratory system. It can be caused by infection, inflammation, allergy, smoking, dust, environmental conditions, etc.

What Are the Different Types of Respiratory Disease?

There are different types of respiratory disease depending on different factors. Some of the common respiratory diseases are discussed under:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the muscles of the airways. It causes inflammation in the muscles leading to the tightness of vessels carrying the air thus making it difficult to breathe. Other symptoms include cough, sneezing, chest tightness, breathlessness etc.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is caused by bacteria or viruses, which infect the lungs of the respiratory system. Pneumonia causes lung inflammation, leading to fluid and pus collecting in the lungs. Pneumonia causes difficulty in breathing, cough with phlegm fever with chills etc. Pneumonia can infect one lung or both lungs (bilateral or double pneumonia).

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

This disease is caused by damaging the airways and lungs which makes it harder for the person to breathe. COPD can be a genetic disorder or through secondhand smoke, air pollution exposure to dust etc. The symptoms of the disease include cough, sneezing, shortness of breath, chest tightening etc.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that makes the organs produce thick mucus leading to the blockage of vessels. This also affects the clogging of airways making it difficult for a person to breathe. Some common symptoms of cystic fibrosis are frequent lung infection, loose oily poop, trouble breathing, slow growth, nagging cough etc.

Lung Cancer 

Lung cancer is the abnormal growth of tissues of the lungs making it one of the leading causes of death in both males and females. It develops the cell mass in the passages of the airways leading to the blockage or less flow of air. This makes the person very difficult to breathe. There are different stages of lung cancer before it reaches to final stage. Symptoms of lung cancer include cough, painful chest, sneezing, shortness of breath etc.

What Are the Symptoms of Respiratory Disease?

There are various symptoms of Respiratory disease which include:

  • Cough: Persistent cough is the common symptom of most of the respiratory conditions. The cough can get worse with time or with worsening of the disease.
  • Wheezing: Wheezing is a whistling or rattling sound during breathing because of the blockage of the airways. Most respiratory conditions cause the blockage of airways and lead to wheezing.             
  • Hoarseness: Hoarseness (dysphonia) is the change in the tune of a normal voice, It can become high, low or rough depending on the severity of the disease.
  • Shortness of Breath: People with any respiratory condition feel shortness of breath (dyspnea) condition. In this condition, a person feels blockage in the airways and a heavy head due to a low supply of oxygen.
  • Chest pain: Respiratory diseases are accompanied by chest pain in most cases. The pain may increase with the worsening of the disease or the condition. 
  • Loss of appetite: A person with a respiratory disorder can also go through appetite loss. This is the condition when a person does not feel any hunger. 
  • Unexplained weight loss: Loss of weight is one of the symptoms of respiratory diseases. A person may lose weight gradually due to some underlying respiratory disorder.

Which Tests Are Used in Respiratory Disease?

Tests used for the detection of Respiratory disease are:

Where Are Respiratory Disease Tests Done in Delhi?

Patients can choose the Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of respiratory disease test in Delhi. Ganesh Diagnostic provides a respiratory disease test facility in Delhi with heavy discounts and quality test results. 

What is the Price of a Respiratory Disease Test in Delhi?

The price of respiratory disease tests depends on the type of test and the healthcare facility. Patients can choose the Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for respiratory disease tests for the best price and quality results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is Respiratory disease?

Respiratory disease is any type of disease that infects your respiratory system. Most common diseases include asthma, pneumonia, COPD, cystic fibrosis etc.

What are the symptoms of Respiratory disease disease?

Symptoms of respiratory disease include cough, sneezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, wheezing etc.

What are the causes of Respiratory disease Disease?

There are various causes of respiratory disease including allergic and non-allergic. Allergic causes include pollen, dust, moulds etc. where whereas non-allergic causes include infection, genetics, medication etc.

What are the Different Tests Used to Diagnose Respiratory Disease?

Different types of tests used in the diagnosis of respiratory disease include X-ray, ultrasound chest, CT chest, MRI chest etc..

What is the ICD-10 code for the Respiratory Disease?

The ICD-10 code for respiratory disease is J98.9.

How to download the Respiratory Disease Report Online?

Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for respiratory disease reports.

What is the Price of a Respiratory Disease Test in Delhi NCR?

The price of respiratory disease tests in Delhi NCR depends on the type of test the patient is going for, the area and the healthcare facility. Patients can call at numbers 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for an appointment or visit the Ganaesh diagnostic website for respiratory disease appointments.

Where do Respiratory disease tests in Delhi be done?

Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for quality tests and heavy discounts on any type of respiratory disease test. Patients can call on 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 for online booking of respiratory disease tests.

Where is the Respiratory Disease Testing Centre near me in Delhi NCR?

Patients can type a respiratory disease testing centre near me in Google search for the nearest centre available in Delhi or click here for an appointment.