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Respiratory
Diseases
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Diseases & Disorders can:
Irritate Inflame
Infect
Tissue damage occurs which reduces
the effectiveness of the bronchi &alveoli.
Respiration becomes difficult
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Asthma
Inflammation of the airways causing them to narrow & becomevery sensitive to inhaled substances.
Muscles contract when certain things are inhaled making it
worse
Bronchioles also constrict, not allowing proper oxygen transfer
Sx:
Wheezing
Coughing
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath
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Asthma
Causes:
Genetics
Exercise
Dust
Mold
Smoke (tobacco, wood)
Pollen
Weather changes
Strong emotions (laughing
hysterically)
Airborne chemicals
Management:
Lifestyle
modifications
Medications
Inhalers Steroids
Nebulizers
Allergy
Pure oxygen
Allergy Shots
Avoid possible
triggers
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Bronchitis
Airways are inflamed &
irritated
Produce mucus in tubes
resulting in coughing
Can be caused from an upperrespiratory infection or virus
Sx:
Dry hacking cough that
may bring mucus
Fever
Fatigue
Treatment:
Rest
Fluids
Healthy Diet
Over the counter
drugs
Anti-inflammatories
Honey or Ginger Humidifier
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Emphysema
Tissue necessary to support the physical shape & function ofthe lungs are destroyed.
When toxicants enter the lungs, the harmful particles become
trapped in the alveoli, causing inflammation.
In response to the inflammation a chemical is releasedwhich can completely destroy alveoli
Causes:
Smoking
Second-hand smoke
Long-term air pollution
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Emphysema
Treatment:
No cure
Steroids Bronchodilators
Lifestyle changes
Antibiotics for infections Oxygen
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Pneumonia
Infection in the lungs causing
inflammation
Causes:
germs, bacteria, virus
Breathing in an airborne germ
Many upper respiratory infections
can turn into pneumonia
Sx:
Mucus cough
Sore throat
Fever
chills
Treatment: See Doctor
Antibiotics if
infection is
bacterial
Fever reducers
Fluids
Breathing
treatments
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Lung Cancer
Cancerous tumor cells in the lungs
Causes:
Smoking
Second Hand Smoke Family History
Asbestos Exposure
Radon Gas
Air Pollution
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Sx:
Some people haveno sx!
Coughing blood
WheezingShortness of breath
Weight loss
Fatigue
Treatment:
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Bacteria that infects the lungs
Alveoli lose elasticity decreasing effectivegas exchange
Causes:
Breathing in infected air droplets
Sx:
Fever
Coughing up blood/mucus
Fever
Excessive sweating
Weight loss
Treatment:
Antibiotics
Rest
Fluids