Chronic Respiratory Diseases - Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

Chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) are diseases affecting the airways and other structures of the lungs. The most common types include Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, occupational lung diseases, and pulmonary hypertension. In addition to tobacco smoke, other risk factors include air pollution, occupational chemicals, and dust, as well as frequent lower respiratory infections during childhood. Chronic respiratory distress syndrome is incurable; however, various forms of treatment can help dilate the major airways and alleviate shortness of breath, assisting in symptom control and improving the quality of life for patients. The World Health Organization's Global Alliance Against Chronic Diseases (GARD) envisions a world where everyone can breathe freely, with a particular focus on the needs of chronic disease patients in low- and middle-income countries.

The purpose of the WHO Chronic Respiratory Diseases Program is to support member states in their efforts to reduce morbidity, disability, and premature mortality associated with chronic respiratory diseases, particularly asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Symptoms

Chronic respiratory diseases are chronic conditions affecting the airways and other structures of the lungs. The two most common forms are asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Asthma is a chronic non-communicable disease characterized by recurrent episodes of breathlessness and wheezing, with severity and frequency varying from person to person. Symptoms may occur several times within a day or week in affected individuals and can worsen for some during physical activity or at night. Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is not a single disease but a collective term used to describe chronic lung diseases that cause airflow limitation. The most common symptoms of COPD include difficulty breathing, or the feeling of needing air, excessive mucus, and chronic cough.

Risk factors for chronic respiratory diseases include smoking (including secondhand smoke), air pollution, allergens, and occupational hazards. Outdoor air pollution and indoor air pollution (often caused by solid fuel cooking) are also common contributors.

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