Respiratory diseases & conditions
Respiratory diseases and conditions affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. They are also called pulmonary disease, lung disorder and lung disease. Learn more about some common respiratory conditions, their causes and treatment options.
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Learn more about obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS): the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Neuromuscular disease
Learn more about neuromuscular disease (NMD): the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Restrictive lung disease
Learn more about restrictive lung disease or chest wall disorder: the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Respiratory failure in paediatric patients
Learn more about respiratory support for children.
What is COPD?
Learn more about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): causes, stages, diagnosis and treatment.
Keep exploring
What is non-invasive & invasive ventilation therapy?
Learn how non-invasive ventilation (NIV) or invasive ventilation (IV) could help you to breath more easily.
What happens during normal breathing?
To understand what could be affecting your ability to breathe properly, it’s helpful to know what normal breathing looks like.