A condition which prevents people from breathing normally
Pneumonia
A term used to describe an inflammation of the lungs
Bronchitis
An infection that causes the mucus membrane lining of the bronchi or airways of the lungs to become inflamed
Influenza
Commonly known as the flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory tract
Tuberculosis
A disease caused by bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can be contracted when a person inhales infected droplets that are sneezed or coughed into the air
Dengue Fever
A viral infection transmitted through the bite of Aedes ae gypti mosquitoes infected with a dengue virus
Pathogens
Microscopic organisms that invade the body
Incubationperiod
The time between the entry of the pathogen and the development of signs and symptoms
Prodromal period
The stage where it becomes highly likely for you to pass the flu virus onto others. You may experience headache, muscle soreness, sneezing, and coughing
Acute stage
The stage where your immune system is fighting against the viral pathogen that has already caused a full-blown disease
Recovery stage
The stage where your temperature drops to normal, and your immune system has won over the pathogen
Chronic bronchitis
A condition caused by prolonged exposure to inhaled irritants like cigarette smoke
