The most common medical emergency in children, asthma symptoms can be controlled with treatment.
Tuberculosis is a treatable infectious disease.
A high incidence of tuberculosis is found among patients with silicosis. Influenza and pneumonia interfere with lung functions and usually can be controlled with flu vaccines. Malignant neoplasm of the trachea, brochus and lung, commonly described as lung cancer is a leading cause of death from respiratory diseases. Lung disorders of all kinds, in many cases preventable, are among the leading causes of death. Influenza and pneumonia immunization is available for people over 60 as well as those who have chronic medical conditions.