URMC / Encyclopedia / Content Search Encyclopedia Lung Disorders and Diseases Many types of lung problems require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. Signs of Respiratory Distress Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) Asthma Chronic Bronchitis Pulmonary Emphysema Acute Bronchitis Cystic Fibrosis Interstitial Lung Diseases / Pulmonary Fibrosis Occupational Lung Diseases Pneumonia Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Tuberculosis