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The Usual Suspects: Causes for Respiratory Illness

This article explores various respiratory conditions, detailing the causes and impacts on affected individuals. Cystic Fibrosis is highlighted as a painful genetic disorder often requiring daily chest therapies, while the Respiratory Distress Virus primarily impacts infants but can affect adults with previous lung injuries. Asthma, with over 23 million sufferers, results from inflammation of the bronchiole tubes and is treated with steroid inhalers. Additionally, asbestosis is discussed, linking respiratory illness to the historical handling of asbestos in various industries.

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The Usual Suspects: Causes for Respiratory Illness

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  1. The Usual Suspects: Causes for Respiratory Illness

  2. Cystic Fibrosis • Cystic Fibrosis is a condition that causes great pain & respiratory distress. • It often involves daily chest massages with a customized vest to allow breathing. • This is a genetic disorder • Lifespan usually does not exceed early adulthood. Take a deep breath and return to gallery

  3. RSV (Respiratory Distress Virus) Return to Gallery Respiratory Distress Virus Caused by an lung inflammation Typically found in infants Sometimes affects adults resulting from prior lung injuries

  4. Emphysema Symptoms Closely linked to heavy smoking Often includes shortness of breath, wheezing Sometimes classified as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder) Many require oxygen tanks for long-term care Return to Gallery

  5. ASTHMA • Asthma is caused by inflammation of bronchiole tubes • More than 23 million people have asthma. • Treatments include steroid inhalers which reduce inflammation in the lungs. Return to Gallery

  6. ASBESTOSIS • Absbestosishas been linked to inhalants from handling asbestos tiles in from: • Shipyards-Merchant Marines • Former Industrial Sites • Today, HAZMAT uniforms (right) must be worn to handle asbestos. Return to Gallery

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