Upper Respiratory
A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, usually affecting the nose and throat
Common cold
Cancer of the lymphatic system
Lymphoma
An infection or inflammation of the lungs
Pneumonia
A chronic respiratory condition which causes bronchospasms and respiratory mucosal inflammation, making it difficult to breathe
Asthma
A disorder characterized by extreme fatigue without any identifiable cause
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
The medical term for a sinus infection
Sinusitis
Swelling caused by fluids moving from blood vessels into interstitial spaces
Edema
A serious bacterial lung infection which can cause blood tinged sputum at later stages
Tuberculosis
Inflammation of the bronchial mucosa with resultant swelling and hypersecretion
Bronchitis
A chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease affecting the body's connective tissues, which can affect nearly all of the body's systems.
Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus
A sore throat, usually caused by infection
Pharyngitis
Can a massage therapist work on someone who currently has pitting edema?
No
Irritation or inflammation of the pleural membranes
Pleurisy
A sleep disorder characterized by a temporarily blocked upper airway
A viral infection that destroys a type of T cell and causes susceptibility to opportunistic infections
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
An acute viral infection also known as the "kissing disease"
Mononucleosis
What type of massage is aimed at helping the lymphatic system specifically?
Manual lymphatic drainage
What is the leading cause of lung cancer?
Tobacco use
A disorder where thick mucus clogs passageways in respiratory and digestive tracts
Cystic fibrosis
The final stage of HIV infection
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Inflammation of the voice box
Laryngitis
What are the two types of lymphatic cancer?
Hodgins and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Can a massage therapist work on a client who has a lower respiratory infection?
No
A group of lung diseases caused by long term exposure to dust particles like asbestos, silica, or coal dust
Pneumoconiosis
An acute, highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract
Influenza