Structures
Air enters the body through this organ
What is "the nose"
How does the nose prevent dryness
What is "warming & moistening air"
Long-term lung condition, caused by narrowing of the airways due to inflammation.
What is "asthma"
The number of breaths a person takes in one minute
What is "respiratory rate"
Typical first-line treatment for an acute asthma attack
What is "salbutamol puffer"
Also called the windpipe, this muscular tube carries air to and from the lungs.
what is "the trachea"
What filters out dust, germs & other irritants to keep them from getting into the lungs.
What is "cilia"
An incurable, progressive lung disease usually caused from smoking
What is "emphysema"
Listening to the sounds inside your lungs
What is "ascultation"
This disease requires chemotherapy, radiotherapy & surgery
What is " Lung cancer"
The trachea splits into 2 branches called _____ .
What is "Bronchi"
What 2 gases are exchanged in the alveoli
What is "oxygen & carbon dioxide"
When air leaks into the space between your lung & chest wall
What is " Pneumothorax"
Measures the amount of oxygen bound haemoglobin in the blood , usually via the finger.
what is " oxygen saturations"
Mucous thinners are often prescribed for this autosomal recessive respiratory disease
What is " Cystic fibrosis"
Tiny air sacs in the lung that exchange O2 & CO2
What is "alveoli"
The body's protective reflex for expelling dust or other irritants
What is "coughing"
An infectious disease of the lungs that can cause death if not treated. May be active or dormant.
What is "Tuberculosis"
Blue discolouration around the lips and fingers
what is "cyanosis"
What is the vaccine given to prevent tuberculosis
What is "The BCG vaccine"
Flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea
What is "epiglottis"
As this muscular organ contracts, the volume of the thoracic cavity increases & air is drawn into the lungs.
What is " the diaphragm"
A contagious bacterial infection, most serious in babies.
What is "Whooping cough"
The muscles used when there is increased effort with breathing
What is "accessory muscles"
A haemothorax is a medical emergency & requires immediate
What is "Thorocostomy"