Lesson 2: Examples

Some common lungs diseases include asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, tuberculosis and emphysema. There are also non-lifelong lung conditions, these include coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and pneumonia.

 

Symptoms of gas exchange or ventilation issues include:

  • coughing mucus or blood
  • faster and shallower breathing
  • blood oxygen saturation below 90%
  • fatigue