Respiratory disability is any persistent or recurring disability from a number of medical conditions that can affect the respiratory system and may result in limitations such as labored breathing or asthma attacks, fatigue and difficulty with mobility, heightened sensitivity to ordinary substances and chemicals, and compromised immunity to infection.
The list of medical conditions that may result in respiratory disability include: Allergies, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Tuberculosis, Emphysema, Pulmonary Hypertension.
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