Damage, infection, inflammation, in the lungs or airways or both, can cause the following conditions.
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- COPD
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Pleural disorders
- Pneumonia
- Primary ciliary dyskinesia
- Sarcoidosis
- Sleep apnea
Exposure to cigarette smoke, air pollutants, or other substances can damage the airways and make the respiratory disorders more serious.