Abstracto

Trends in the Epidemiological Study of the Most Common Pulmonary and Respiratory Disorders: A Systematic Overview

Vijay Kumar Mittapally and Divya Lanka

Different types of pulmonary and respiratory disorders like pulmonary hypertension, dyspnea, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pulmonary embolism etc., are emerging as important public health problems. This development has occurred in large measure due to the increasing number of population at risk. In addition, advances in therapeutic technologies and in particular the development of novel immunosuppressive therapies for the disorders have prolonged the period of risk for many individuals. This review deals with the prevalence, causes and effects of various pulmonary and respiratory disorders in defined populations. Although many novel therapies are obtained these days, an understanding of risk factors is required if prevention strategies, such as chemoprophylaxis and environmental control measures are widely applicable and cost-effective.