Respiratory
Breathing and lung conditions.
Asthma | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | Influenza (Flu) | Pneumonia | Sleep Apnea | Smoking Cessation
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which the airway narrows, swells, and produces extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. This disease is characterized by increasing breathlessness.
- COPD handout
- COPD action plan (American Lung Association)
- Using Your Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) (American Thoracic Society)
- Webinar: COPD Management in the Community
Presented by UIC CON on November 21, 2019
Recorded webinar | Slides
Influenza (Flu)
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.
- Influenza handout
- Prevent Seasonal Flu (CDC)
- Influenza (Illinois Department of Public Health)
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Smoking Cessation
Smoking cessation is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. Tobacco smoke contains nicotine, which is addictive and can cause dependence. Nicotine withdrawal often makes the process of quitting difficult.