What Is Lung Disease?
6. Complications
Pneumonia, caused by viruses and bacteria, can infect the alveoli and cause uncomfortable symptoms, including shortness of breath and coughing. Inflammation in your lung’s air sacs can make it difficult to breathe and can even lead to death if severe.
If severe lung diseases like cancer are not treated, they can be fatal. Even if lung cancer is caught early, it can spread quickly, especially if the patient is elderly. It is possible to recover from lung disease, but the treatment often includes changes in lifestyle as well as medical interventions.
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