Communicable Diseases
What is a communicable disease?
A disease that can be passed from one person to another.
What is a non-communicable disease?
A disease that is not transmitted from one person to another.
What is Asthma?
A respiratory disorder that is caused by narrowing or obstruction in the airways.
What is cancer?
A disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
What are the 4 major pathogens?
Bactria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites
What are 3 causes of a Non-communicable disease?
Lifestyle choices, Environmental Factors, Presented at Birth.
What are some symptoms of Asthma?
Cough, Chest tightness, Shortness of breath
What is a tumor?
A mass of abnormal cells.
What are 4 ways pathogens are spread?
Direct contact, Indirect contact, Contact with a vector, Other contacts
What is a Chronic disease?
Diseases that are present either continuously or off and on over a long period of time.
What are some common causes of Asthma?
Emotional stresses, Exercise, Inhaled cigarette smoke, Animals, Dust, Grass
What are some lifestyle factors that cause cancer?
Smoking, suntanning, lack of exercise, unhealthy eating habits
What are some examples of a bacterial infection?
Pinkeye, Whooping cough, Strep throat, Tuberculosis, Food borne illness
What is a Congenital Disorder?
All disorders that are presented when the baby is born.
What are some prevention methods?
Avoid triggers, Use air filters, Dust ceiling fans, use and inhaler, Exercise regularly, Reduce stress
What are some environmental carcinogens that cause cancer?
Tobacco products, x-rays, chemicals, air water pollution.
What are your body's 3 lines of defense?
Line 1: Eyes, Skin Stomach, Saliva, and Mucus
Line 2: Immune System
Line 3: Lymphatic system
What is a Degenerative disease?
Diseases that cause further break down in the body cells, tissues, and organs as they progress
What happens when you have an asthma attack?
1. Inflammation of the airways
2. Clogging is caused by mucus or phlegm
3. Tightening of the airways occurs narrowing the bronchioles