Diseases
the pleura (two large, thin layers of tissue that separate the lungs from the chest wall) becomes inflamed, causing sharp chest pain (pleuritic pain) worsens during breathing
pleurisy
Move oxygen throughout the body and clean out waste gases like carbon dioxide.
to reduce inflammation when COPD is severe
Medications
anatomy is
the study of the body's structure and parts
Can smoking prevent respiratory diseases and why?
Yes, reduces respiratory infections (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia). may improve lung function, reduce symptoms, and improve treatment outcomes among persons with asthma.
may be caused by infection, by smoking tobacco, or by breathing in secondhand smoke, radon, asbestos or other forms of air pollution
respiratory diseases
nose, nasal cavity, pharynx (throat), and semirigid larynx (voice box)
upper respiratory tract
An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lung
An elevated head can
improve oxygenation
How can we prevent respiratory diseases in children?
Wash your hands
COPD
what do the organs in the respiratory system do
breathing in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide
viral infection affecting the nose and throat
common cold
Aging causes the lungs to become....
more rigid, making it more difficult for the body to breath
Does exercising improve respiratory health?
Regular physical activity helps your body make use of the oxygen you breathe, often called your lung function. People with lung disease, such as COPD, tend to use more energy to breathe compared to others.
damage of the air walls sacs in the lungs, resulting in the loss of elasticity.
emphysema
Respiration definition is
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is this infection: a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy?
Strep throat
A small cartilage "lid" that covers the windpipes swells is called an
Epiglottitis
Transmission-based precautions are used for what type of infections.
airborne, contact, and droplet types of infection.
bluish fingernails, lips, and skin because of lower oxygen levels, wheezing and crackling sounds with breathing.
Chronic bronchitis
trachea (windpipe), right and left bronchi, alveoli, and the lungs
lower respiratory tract
infections of parts of the body involved in breathing, such as the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs.
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs)
respiration is counted as
1 inspiration and 1 exhalation
Should you get regular respiratory check ups and why?
Regular check-ups help prevent diseases, even when you are feeling well. This is especially true for lung disease, which sometimes goes undetected until it is serious. During a check-up, your healthcare provider will listen to your breathing and listen to your concerns.