Developmental respiratory diseases

Definition

This encompasses developmental, pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange and includes conditions of the upper respiratory tract, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleura and pleural cavity, and the nerves and muscles of breathing.

Nearby in Diseases of the respiratory system

• CA00-CA0ZUpper respiratory tract disorders
• CA20-CA2ZCertain lower respiratory tract diseases
• CA40-CA4ZLung infections
• CA60-CA8ZLung diseases due to external agents
• CB00-CB0ZRespiratory diseases principally affecting the lung interstitium
• CB20-CB2ZPleural, diaphragm or mediastinal disorders
• CB40Certain diseases of the respiratory system
• CB41Respiratory failure