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Respiratory tract diseases

Respiratory tract diseases are diseases that affect the air passages, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as pneumonia and bronchitis, to chronic conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

RELATED SITES

- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases
- Practical approach to lung health
- Chronic respiratory disease (European Region)
- Respiratory diseases (Eastern Mediterranean Region)

FACT SHEETS

- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

PUBLICATIONS

- Publications: chronic respiratory diseases

RELATED LINKS

- Acute respiratory infections in children
- Department of Child and Adolescent Health Development: publications
- Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals: parainfluenza viruses
- Vaccine research: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

FEATURES

- 10 facts on asthma
- Q&A: What triggers an asthma attack?