Causes of lung disease

Lung disease refers to several types of diseases or disorders that prevent the lungs from functioning properly. Lung disease can affect respiratory function, or the ability to breathe, and pulmonary function, which is how well lungs work.

Causes
This Information is gotten from the American Cancer Society. And the causes are:
Smoking: Smoking is a leading risk factor for lung cancer. About 80% of lung cancer deaths are thought to result from smoking.

Exposure to radon: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that results from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. You can’t see, taste, or smell it.

Exposure to asbestos: People who work with asbestos (such as in mines, mills, textile plants, places where insulation is used, and shipyards) are several times more likely to die of lung cancer. It’s not clear how much low-level or short-term exposure to asbestos might raise lung cancer risk.

Taking certain dietary supplements: Studies looking at the possible role of vitamin supplements in reducing lung cancer risk have had disappointing results. The results of these studies suggest that people should avoid taking beta-carotene supplements.

Arsenic in drinking water: Studies of people in parts of Southeast Asia and South America with high levels of arsenic in their drinking water have found a higher risk of lung cancer.

And finally, The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking, or to quit if you smoke. Always contact your Healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.