Disorder   Signs & Symptoms     Cause

Emphysema
Shortness of breath due to obstruction.
Permanent damage of the lungs due to smoking or working in an environment with chemicals.

Bronchitis
Burning sensation during breathing, cough, sore throat.
An infection of the airways caused by virus or bacteria.

Pneumonia
Cold feeling, difficulty breathing, cough, fever.
Inflammation of the tissue within the lungs.

Tuberculosis
Persistent cough, weight loss, night fevers.
Bacterial infection, usually affecting the lungs but can affect other body systems.

Rhinitis
Itching and sneezing and irritation of the nose.
Inflammation inside the nose, usually due to an allergy.

Laryngitis
Sore throat, pain in the voice box, mild fever.
Inflammation of the larynx (voice box) due to infection or damage.

Pharyngitis

Sore throat.

Bacterial or viral infection.