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Respiratory Diseases

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Page 1: Respiratory Diseases

Respiratory System

Diseases and Disorders...

Vita brevis, ars longa

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Common Infections...

Colds, Flu and Pneumonia

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Cough, Etc.

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Intermission.....

70% of all doctor visits are respiratory related

About 1,000 people receive lung transplants each year

During a normal 24-hour period, the average number of breaths taken by a human is 23,040

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Big Alveoli

Smoking Related

High CO2

Shortness of Breath

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Asthma

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Lung Cancer....

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Take Care of Your Lungs....

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