ASTHMA Complete the following questions in your own words and in sentence form unless otherwise directed. 1. Briefly describe this disease. Asthma is a lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. 2. Name the human system(s) this health concern affects. Respiratory system 3. A) List the organ(s) and/or tissue(s) this health problem affects? B) Describe how the organ(s) and/or tissue(s) are affected by this health problem? Asthma affects the bronchial tubes‚ also known as airways. With
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in a larger scope as well. While there are many arguments advocating the legalization of marijuana; the harmful effects of marijuana outweigh the possible positive uses. These harmful effects are not only physically detrimental to the human respiratory system as well as cardiovascular health‚ but socially inhibiting in the workplace‚ and emotionally damaging to one’s emotional growth.
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Introduction The lung is a spongy organ made up of of irregularly shaped air spaces called Alveoli. The alveoli are lined by a single layer of flat cells and supported by a mesh of fine elastic fibers. The alveoli are surrounded by a rich network of pulmonary capillaries (Couch and Berger‚ 2004). Our lungs are a network of connected tubes that bring oxygen from the air into our blood‚ nourishing the trillions of cells that make up our bodies. The lungs also clean the blood of carbon dioxide waste
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he pneumonia. f. The fluid in Cari’s lungs would lower her total lung capacity by not allowing the space that is taken up by the fluid to be filled with air. g. The elevation in her respiratory rate would alter her minute ventalization by raising it. Minute ventilization is determined by timesing respiratory rate by total volume. h. The clinical finding of 90% oxygen saturation level and a Po2 of mmHg would show that the arteries are having too much oxygen‚ since a normal Po2 of a resting person
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February 19‚ 2012 Introduction Diphtheria has been register in history as early as the fifth century and was later isolated as a bacterium called Corynebacterium diphtheria (CDC Diphtheria‚ 2012). Diphtheria can manifest itself in the upper respiratory system and the skin. It can further affect the heart and peripheral nerves causing paralysis and death. The route of infection is close contact with the infected person or soil objects. Today this bacterial infection is rarely seen‚ no reported
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What is Pertussis? Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is an infection of the respiratory system caused by bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It’s characterized by severe coughing spells‚ which can sometimes end in a “whooping” sound when the person breathes in. How does it Affect the Body? * Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is an infection of the upper respiratory system. * prevents natural defense systems from removing germs * causes mucus accumulation * The bacterium also
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leads to a heart attack or stroke. Children are at a higher risk of the effects of secondhand smoke. Not only are they still developing physically‚ but their breathing rate is higher than adults. Up until a child is about five years old‚ the respiratory rate is usually between 20 and 60 breaths per minute.4 Children that are exposed to secondhand smoke are more prone to asthma. They will also have more severe and frequent asthma attacks. Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease affecting
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CASE STUDY OF A PATIENT WITH BRONCHIECTASIS INTRODUCTION The respiratory system is divided into upper and lower respiratory system. The upper respiratory system refers to the nose‚ pharynx and associated structure while the lower respiratory system contains the larynx. Bronchiectasis is an uncommon type of chronic obstructive pulmonary lung disease. Bronchiectasis can be categorized as a chronic obstructive pulmonary lung disease manifested by airways that are inflamed and easily collapsible‚ resulting
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mixture Classification according to NBR 14725-2 Material not classified as hazardous. 2.2 Label elements Labelling according to NBR 14725-3 Material not classified as hazardous. 2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification Mild respiratory irritant. By mechanical effect Slightly irritating to eyes and skin. NO particular fire or explosion hazard. Electrostatic charges may build up by swirling‚ pneumatic transport‚ pouring‚ etc. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 3.1 Substance
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Whitwell explained that bronchial dilation is characterized by the deficiency of elastin and disease advances by the destruction of muscle and cartilage. Due to the presence of lymphoid follicles in the bronchial wall‚ the inflammatory response occurs in the small airway. This inflammation causes the release of mediators such as proteases which in turn damage the large airway causing bronchial dilation. This further causes impaired mucus secretion which obstructs the airway due to retention of secretions
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