The respiratory system controls breathing (i.e. inhaling and exhaling via the lungs). Disorders and diseases associated with the lungs essentially restrict the ability to breathe.
There are various disorders of the respiratory (breathing) system—some conditions, such as asthma, may only affect a person mildly whilst other conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, can be life threatening.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
There are solutions and adjustments for the following job requirements:
References
University of Maryland Medical Center 2006, Respiratory Disease, University of Maryland Medical Centre, Baltimore, viewed 17 March 2007, <http://www.umm.edu/respiratory/>.
Links to specific types of respiratory system disorders