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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
APPENDIX A: Diseases, Injuries, and Disorders of the Organ Systems
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Section 12

Respiratory Diseases and Disorders

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Physiology
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Asthma

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasm.

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Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious reaction to various forms of injuries or acute infection to the lung.

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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder leading to respiratory congestion, multiple organ failure, and metabolic changes.

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Hypoxia

Hypoxia, or hypoxiation, is inadequate oxygen supply to the body as a whole (generalized hypoxia) or a region of the body (tissue hypoxia).

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