Pulmonary Disease

The benefits of exercise for Pulmonary disease are well documented. The condition effects the lungs and respiratory tract. This includes a wide variety of conditions.

Most pulmonary diseases are treatable but types of treatment will vary depending on the type and stage of the condition.

Pulmonary disease can vary from a very mild form of asthma to lung cancer. Here are some common symptoms that may indicate that you have some form of pulmonary disease:

• Presence of mucus when you cough.
• Chronic shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Hoarseness
• Swelling of the neck and face
• Reoccurring acute bronchitis
• Rapid weight loss
• Loss of appetite and fatigue
• Bloody or brown phlegm
• Chronic cough.
• Unexplained fever
• Recurrent lung infections

This can be a very serious illness. Here are a few types of this condition that you should be aware of:

• Tuberculosis
• Emphysema
• Chronic bronchitis
• Drug induced lung disease

These diseases can be very serious and should be treated as soon as possible. Visit your doctor if you think you are at risk. There are many things that you can do to try and prevent these illnesses such as exercising regularly, keeping your environment smoke free and proper breathing.