Diagnose me
Even when I participate in very mild exercise(eg. walking a flight of stairs), I am experiencing shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. I don't feel sick otherwise
Asthma
How would you treat Influenza? (name 2 ways)
- Anti-viral medication (NOT ANTIBIOTICS!)
- Common medication such as Tylenol or Advil to help relieve symptoms
- Rest and hydrate
What is the leading cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Smoking
What is sinusitis?
The inflammation of the tissues that line the sinuses
cilia
I have a lot of mucus in my throat, my nose is stuffy, and I feel pressure in my face and ears.
Sinusitis
What is the purpose of an endoscope?
The tube-like structure can be used to see images inside the body to diagnose patients
What is Pneumonia?
Infection in your lungs that causes lung tissues to swell and can lead to fluid or pus in lungs
I have a mild fever, body aches, and a sore throat. I've felt like this for a couple of days and it came out of nowhere.
Infleunza
What are bronchodilators?
Medications that relax the airways and widen the bronchi to make breathing easier
What is Asthma?
A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs, making it difficult to breath.
I have smoked for years and have recently developed a persistent cough, tightness in my chest, and when i cough my mucus comes out yellow or green.
Emphysema
Difference between antibiotics and antivirals
Antibiotics: used to treat bacterial infections, kill harmful bacteria
Antivirals: used to treat viruses, inhibit viruses ability to replicate
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
A change in the CFTR gene causes thick mucus buildup and can damage lungs, pancreas, and other organs
I recently had a common cold but now I am experiencing shortness of breath, and a cough has developed. I am not experiencing a high fever or muscle aches.
Bronchitis