Episode 29
Lungs: Heavy Breathing — Diseases and Obstructions
Patient Empowerment Program: A Rare Disease Podcast
June 14, 202316m 2s
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Show Notes
Brace yourself for a deep dive into the various categories of lung disease. Obstructed airways and restricted blood flow pose significant risks to your body. So, learn preventive measures to safeguard your respiratory health. From pneumonia to the disruption of pulmonary blood flow, we'll explore the different culprits that block the flow of air and blood!
On this episode we discuss:
- Obstruction of the airways due to smoking, cancer, infectious diseases, etc
- Obstruction of pulmonary blood flow
- Obstruction of gas exchange
- Interference with the inflation and deflation of lungs