RESPIRATORY SYSTEM I s a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism. TYPES OF DISEASES: -PNEUMOCONIOSIS: an abnormal condition of dust in the lungs -CYSTIC FIBROSIS: an inheritable disease tahat affects not only the lungs but other systems producing mucous suchs as the digestive system EMPHYSEMA: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, of wich emphysemia is one of, results in progressive destruction of the air sacs in the lungs and loss of respiratory membrane for oxygen exchange. -PULMONOLOGIST: a physician specializing in diseases of the lungs. -ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION: consists of passing a special air-tube into the trachea so oxygen can be reliably supplied directly to the lungs without risk of inhaling vomit from the stomach. CAUSES OF WHY WE HAVE RESPIRATORY DISEASES Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Acute bronchitis... HOW TO TREAT THEM? Gargl...