Chronic lung diseases affect one or more parts of the respiratory system, such as the bronchi, lungs, and chest cavity. Respiratory diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the death toll surged, and COVID-19 infection became the leading cause of death globally.
Studies conducted by the National Statistics Institute reveal that respiratory diseases (such as pulmonary hypertension, COPD, cystic fibrosis, venous thromboembolism, and pulmonary edema) have significantly increased mortality rates in recent years. For example, in 2022, deaths from these diseases rose by 21% compared to 2021.
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