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Thing you need to know if you have a problem with the Respiratory System
Everyday Things that happen and you need to know
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What is the diaphragm?
It is a large muscle that is beneath your lungs and above your stomach.
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When does air enter through?
The Trachea
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Why do we cough?
oughing is when there’s an irritation in the body. Your body responds by coughing to get it out
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What happens when you breathe in?
Your diaphragm contracts and your ribcage expands.
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What is bronchitis?
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi, which are the airways that transport air from the trachea to the lungs
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What is in air besides oxygen?
Earth atmosphere is actually 78% nitrogen. There are other gases like argon, carbon dioxide, neon, helium, and methane.
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What is asthma?
Asthma is when your airways get inflamed and block the air going in and out your lungs
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What happens inside your body when you get the wind knocked out of you?
A fall or a punch on your back or stomach can cause the diaphragm muscle to contract.
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Why when you cry do you sometimes get a lump in your throat?
When you cry, you need more oxygen. When you swallow you close the glottis. The glottis is trying to stay wide open, so you feel a lump.
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Why do people snort when they laugh?
When people laugh really hard they exhale a lot of air. That may cause them to inhale quickly and deeply through their nose, causing them to snort.