Lung diseases are a broad group of medical conditions that affect the lungs, airways, or other parts of the respiratory system. The lungs are responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide. When the lungs become infected, inflamed, damaged, or obstructed, a person may experience breathing difficulties and other respiratory symptoms.
Lung diseases can have many different causes. The specific cause depends on the type of lung disease and the person's individual risk factors.
Many lung diseases can be prevented or their risk reduced through healthy lifestyle choices and appropriate environmental precautions.
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