Overview Of Common Respiratory Illnesses

Respiratory illnesses are the most common conditions in the United States. Genetics, gender, and age influence a patient's risk of developing one of these illnesses! Other risk factors include being a healthcare worker, living in a highly polluted area, and working with toxic fumes. Working with these fumes without protective equipment increases the risk even more. Many respiratory illnesses are contagious. Thus, outbreaks are common!

Medicine for pneumonia is standard. Patients often take bronchitis medication as well, including acute bronchitis throat lozenges! Many patients try herbal remedies for the common cold. Another cold and flu treatment is pain and fever medication.