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Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is a term often used as a synonym for pneumonia but can also be applied to other types of infection including lung abscess and acute bronchitis. Symptoms include shortness of breath , weakness, fever , coughing and fatigue. [ 3 ]
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Chronic lower respiratory diseases (1 C, 9 P) L. Lung disorders (8 C, 74 P) P. Diseases of pleura (2 C, 18 P) Pages in category "Lower respiratory tract diseases"
The lower respiratory tract consists of the trachea (windpipe), bronchial tubes, bronchioles, and the lungs. [6] Lower respiratory tract infections (LRIs) are generally more severe than upper respiratory infections. LRIs are the leading cause of death among all infectious diseases. [7] The two most common LRIs are bronchitis and pneumonia. [8]
Respiratory diseases, or lung diseases, [1] are pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange difficult in air-breathing animals. They include conditions of the respiratory tract including the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleurae, pleural cavity, the nerves and muscles of respiration.
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Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes J20-J22 within Chapter X: Diseases of the respiratory system should be included in this category. Pages in category "Acute lower respiratory infections"