Key Vocabulary
Diseases that are not transmitted from one person to another.
What is a Non-Communicable disease?
Behaviors/choices that help determine a persons level of health.
What is lifestyle choices?
A mass of abnormal cells.
What is a tumor?
An abnormal immune reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance.
What is Allergies?
A respiratory disorder that is caused by narrowing or obstruction of the airways.
What is Asthma?
Diseases that are present either continuously or on and off over a long period of time.
What is Chronic Diseases?
Any condition that weakens the heart or blood vessels or interferes with the way that they perform.
What is a heart disease?
Diseases characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
What is Cancer?
Anything that causes an allergic reaction.
What is an Allergen?
A portable device that administers a medication used for relieving asthma.
What is an inhaler?
All diseases that are present when the baby is born.
What is Congenital Disorders?
Pressure in the chest, pain in the neck and arm, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath.
What is/are symptoms of a heart attack?
A substance that can cause cancer.
What is Carcinogen?
Sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, and runny nose.
What is/are symptoms of allergies?
Avoid triggers, use clean air filters, dust ceiling fans often, use inhaler, exercise regularly, and reduce stress.
What are/is prevention methods of asthma?
Diseases that cause further breakdown in body cells, tissues, and organs as they progress.
What is Degenerative Diseases?
Reduced or blocked artery prevents enough blood flow to the heart.
What is a Heart Attack?
2 types of tumors.
What is Benign and Malignant?
Airborne allergens, certain foods, insect stings, medications, and latex.
What are/is causes of Allergies.
Inflammation of the airways, clogging is caused by mucus, tightening of airways.
What is happening during an asthma attack?
Cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, and Alzheimer's.
What are/is examples of Generative Diseases?
Older, male, family history, stress, smoking, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise.
What are risk factors that affect heart disease?
Tobacco products, x-rays, chemicals, and air and water poluntants.
What is/are environmental Carcinogens?
A medication that can cause allergies.
What is penicillin?
This type of medication, which can be taken as a pill or shot, is often used for severe asthma attacks.
What are steroids?