How many deaths are due to breathing disorders?

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Breathing disorders as a group cause about 14% of the deaths in the United States. They kill 1 in 7 people. As a group, considered, lung disease, they are the number three killer of people in this country.

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Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

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Breathing Disorders

Many conditions can cause a breathing disorder, and all breathing disorders involve shortness of breath. The scope of breathing disorders is so big that there is no standard definition for breathing difficulty. You may have an obstruction in the airway, or a muscle problem, or a disease. Whatever the cause, if you are having trouble breathing, it can be a serious condition, and you should consult your physician. If acute, a trip to the emergency room is in order.

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