Why Are Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases So Common in the US?
Also known as CLRDs, these diseases affect the lungs and airways. They are characterized by wheezing and shortness of breath caused by an obstruction in the airway. Statistics show that chronic lower respiratory diseases led to 47.8 deaths/per 100,000 population, making it the fourth-leading cause of death in the US in 2019. CLRD includes three health conditions […]