Respiratory Conditions

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrowed, making breathing difficult. Triggers like allergens, exercise, cold air, or respiratory infections can cause flare-ups (asthma attacks) with coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness.

COPD is a group of progressive lung diseases — primarily emphysema and chronic bronchitis — that cause airflow obstruction and breathing difficulties. Smoking is the leading cause, and the disease worsens over time, making everyday activities increasingly challenging.

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, causing fragmented rest, oxygen drops, and excessive daytime sleepiness. The most common form, obstructive sleep apnea, occurs when throat muscles relax and block the airway.