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The impact of respiratory drugs on various lower and upper respiratory tract diseases and conditions.
Introduction:
The respiratory system consists of breathing organs that involve the exchange of air. It consists of a series of organs that perform the inhaling and exhaling of gases. Lungs are considered the primary organ in the respiratory system. The main function of the respiratory system is to take oxygen and to expel carbon dioxide. Oxygen is collected by the blood cells from the lungs and transport to various parts of the body. Respiratory disease is a general term inferring the pathological state of a condition affecting the lungs and its associated tissue system. The most common respiratory diseases are pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis, common cold, asthma etc. Respiratory diseases are caused by various factors such as pathogenic microbes, environmental pollution, and genetic factors. Drugs that are used to treat respiratory diseases are called respiratory drugs.
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