ROOTS
Pleur/o
Pleura
-pnea
breathing
This illness causes a high fever, body/muscle aches, fatigue, and a bad cough.
influenza (flu)
How is asthma treated?
inhalers and nebulizers
What is the primary function of these structures?
To filter and warm the air we breathe in
Thorac/o
Chest
-itis
inflammation
This illness can cause a wide range of symptoms from mild cold symptoms to pneumonia.
COVID-19
Progressive lung disease often caused by smoking cigarettes. There are two main types of this disease (emphysema and chronic bronchitis).
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
What is the primary function of these structures
To carry air deep into the lungs
Spir/o
Breathe
phon/o
This illness usually gives people cold-like symptoms, but it is more dangerous for the very young and the elderly populations.
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
This is an inherited disease that caused the body to produce a lot of thick, sticky mucus. Leads to a lot of repeated lung infections.
Cystic Fibrosis
This body part is made of hard cartilage that is bumpy feeling. It is also known as the windpipe.
Trachea
Ox/o
Oxygen
-ptysis
spitting
This illness isn't something you can contract from someone else, but rather a secondary infection. This occurs when the alveoli fill up with pus making it painful and difficult to breathe.
pneumonia
Long term condition that causes the airways to swell and constrict making it hard to breathe. Usually brought on by triggers such as allergens, illnesses, or exercise.
Asthma
This body part is responsible for gas exchange in the lungs. They are also known as air sacs.
Alveoli
Capn/o
Carbon Dioxide
-ectasis
dilation or expansion
This is another secondary condition that isn't contagious. This condition causes the bronchial tubes to become inflamed. Usually following a cold or flu.
Acute Bronchitis
This condition causes the throat muscles to relax too much while sleeping which stops breathing periodically.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This muscle is responsible for giving you the hiccups.
Diaphragm