Function
tubes that branch off from the trachea and carry air to each lung
What are bronchi?
the muscles that wrap around your airways also can tighten, making breathing even harder and when that happens, it's called an
asthma flare-up
asthma episode
asthma attack
This common outdoor trigger is plentiful during autumn and spring
What is pollen?
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is the sticky gooey material that covers your teeth, gums, and lungs?
Tar
The primary function of the respiratory system is ___ and ___
bring oxygen in and move carbon dioxide out
One example of allergy maintenance
Keep a diary of symptoms and possible triggers
Doctor can perform a skin test
Doctor can perform a blood test.
Avoid Allergens
Take medication
True or False. An EpiPen reduces allergic symptoms and no further medical attention is needed.
False. EpiPen reduces symptoms until you get emergency treatment
What is the main cause of COPD?
Cigarette smoking
What stimulant makes cigarettes highly addictive?
Nicotine
Name particles that can travel along respiratory tract and cause harm if the particle reaches the lungs.
particles include smoke, pollen, hair, bacteria, and dirt
Name two common asthma symptoms.
tight feeling in the chest
shortness of breath
coughing
wheezing
True or False. A dose of epinephrine causes blood vessels to constrict, to pump more blood, and for your muscles to relax, so breathing and blood flow return to normal
True
This type of exercise is helpful with COPD.
What is strength training or endurance training
What areas of the body can smoking cause cancer?
Mouth, nose, throat, esophagus, lungs, kidneys, stomach, colorectal, etc.
This is a structure that sweeps out used mucus and other particles that enter the nose and it has tiny little hairs
What is cilia?
Possible side effects for albuterol
jitteriness and palpitations
Name one over-the-counter antihistamine.
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
fexofenadine (Allegra)
levocetirizine (Xyzal)
loratadine (Claritin, Alavert)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
These are stress management techniques used for COPD patients.
What are deep breathing exercises, visualization, and guided imagery
This method of quitting uses products that gradually reduce the amount of nicotine used.
What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy
The Patch & Nicorette gum
The muscle that is responsible for allowing our lungs to expand and compress for inhalation and exhalation
What is the diaphragm?
True or False: The inhaler is the only form of medicine used by asthma sufferers
False, there are other types of medicine for controlling asthma, such as pills.
When using an inhaler how often should the mouthpiece be cleaned?
At least once a week.
Which chronic obstructive lung disease involves inflammation of the tubes that carry air to your lung?
Chronic bronchitis
Cigarette smoking decreases these two senses.
What is smell and taste?