Types of pulmonary diseases

Common Lung Diseases: Know the Basics, Save Lives Lung diseases can affect the airways, alveoli, pleura, or lung tissue, leading to breathing difficulty and reduced oxygen supply. • Asthma – reversible airway obstruction • COPD (Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema) – irreversible airflow limitation • Pneumonia – lung infection causing consolidation • Tuberculosis (TB) – chronic infectious disease, airborne spread • Lung Cancer – often linked to smoking • Pulmonary Fibrosis – stiff lungs with restrict