Overview
An infection of the chest involves both the lungs and the lower major airways (bronchi). The two most typical chest illnesses are pneumonia and bronchitis. Between 1% and 10% of instances of bronchitis are caused by bacteria, while the majority are caused by viral infections. Bacterial infection is typically the cause of pneumonia. Serious cases of pneumonia may necessitate hospitalisation.
The organs and tissues of the respiratory system saturate the blood with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body. The system includes the upper and lower respiratory tract and paired respiratory organs - the lungs. The upper section includes the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, and the lower section consists of the larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs. Diseases of the respiratory system are studied by pulmonology. Pulmonologists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pathologies of the lungs and bronchi. Often diseases are severe, take a long time to heal and lead to negative consequences. To avoid a reduction in the quality and duration of life, it is necessary to start treatment in a timely manner.