Respiratory System

Normal Processes

Abnormal Processes

Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders

Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the upper airways

sinusitispertussiscroupstreptococcal pharyngitisPneumocystis pneumonia (Pneumocystis jirovecii), peritonsillar abscess

Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the lower airways

Neoplasms

Benign neoplasms

 

Malignant neoplasms

Small cell lung carcinoma

Obstructive airway disease

Asthmabronchiectasischronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),

Respiratory failure/respiratory arrest and pulmonary vascular disorders

Disorders of the pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall

Traumatic and mechanical disorders

Lower airways and pleura