Resp 1 - why is studying lung disease important?

Question 1

How can lung disease be “classified”?

Answer 1

• Airways disease
  Localised obstruction
  Generalised obstruction
• Small lung disorders (aka “restrictive disorders”)
  Due to disease within the lung
  Due to disease outside the lung
• Infections
• Pulmonary vascular disorders

Question 2

What is the function of the lung?

Answer 2

To get oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out