Respiratory System

Normal Processes

Abnormal Processes

Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders

Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the upper airways

sinusitis, pertussis, croup, streptococcal pharyngitis, Pneumocystis pneumonia (Pneumocystis jirovecii), peritonsillar abscess

Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the lower airways

acute bronchiolitis, pulmonary anthrax (Bacillus anthracis), aspiration pneumonia, bronchitis

Pneumonia: Mycoplasma pneumonia (Mycoplasma pneumoniae)

Neoplasms

Benign neoplasms

 

Malignant neoplasms

Small cell lung carcinoma

Obstructive airway disease

Asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),

Respiratory failure/respiratory arrest and pulmonary vascular disorders

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, fat embolism

Disorders of the pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall

costochondritis, hemothorax, pleural effusion, pneumothorax

Traumatic and mechanical disorders

Lower airways and pleura

Atelectasis, obstructive sleep apnea

Congenital disorders

congenital diaphragmatic hernia