ASTHMA
CAUSES
Generally it isthought that
asthma is somewhat inherited
TRIGGERS – include pollen,
dust, smoke, pets
SYMPTOMS
Chest tightness
Wheezing
Night-time cough
Restricted breathing
10.
ASTHMA – Prevention/treatment
Prevention:
Avoid asthma triggers
Get vaccinated for influenza and
Pneumonia
Treatment
IMMEDIATE
Nebulizer
Inhalers
LONG-TERM
some patients use a corticosteroid
treatment to control spasms in the
bronchioles
Patients with severe asthma may
even take stronger medications such
as Prednisone
1. Acute –caused by
a bacteria
- treated with
antibiotics
2. Chronic – long
term
- usually caused by
an irritant – ie smoking
- cilia become
damaged and can’t
clear debris
BRONCHITIS
COMMON COLD
Viral infection
affectingthe nose and
throat
SYMPTOMS
Characterize by cough,
runny nose, watery
eyes, stuffy nose,
sneezing, headache and
sore throat
20.
COMMON COLD
CAUSES
More than200 types
of cold viruses
TREATMENT
Rest, and plenty of
fluids- NOT antibiotics
No cure or vaccine
21.
The best wayto reduce the
chances of getting a cold…
WASH
HANDS!
22.
LUNG CANCER
Abnormal cells
multiplyand form
malignant tumors
called carcinomas
Carcinomas
impede healthy
lung tissue –
making breathing
difficult
LUNG CANCER
SYMPTOMS
Cough thatdoes not go away
Coughing up blood
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Headache
Hoarseness
CAUSES
Cigarette Smoking
Secondhand smoke
Gene changes
25.
LUNG CANCER -causes
Carcinogens (cancer-
causing agents) in
cigarette smoke are
the leading cause of
lung cancer
EMPHYSEMA
CAUSES
usually from manyyears
of smoking
Effects are permanent and
incurable
Older individuals are more
susceptible to this disease
SYMPTOMS
Frequent coughing and wheezing
Shortness of breath
30.
EMPHYSEMA - treatment
Low-flowoxygen
tank – delivers a
higher oxygen
concentration
Lung volume
reduction surgery
(LVR) – removal of
damaged tissue to
let healthy tissue
work more
efficiently
TONSILLITIS
It is believedthe
tonsils help prevent
bacteria and other
pathogens from
entering the body –
therefore a removal
may increase the
number of illnesses
later in life
34.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Genetic condition
Anabnormal gene
causes the cells
lining the alveoli
to secrete a thick,
sticky mucus
Mucus attracts
bacteria and
numerous
infections result
35.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS -treatment
There is no cure –
life expectancy is
usually low – early
30s
Medicines are used
to thin the mucus
Antibiotics are
given for
infections
36.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
New treatments
includegene
therapy
An inhaler is used
to spray healthy
versions of the
abnormal gene –
the healthy genes
can then make
proper mucus
CAUSES
o
Severe Acute RespiratorySyndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
SYMPTOMS
Most common symptoms are:
Fever
Dry cough
Tiredness
Less common symptoms are:
Aches and pains
Sore throat
Diarrhea
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Headache
Loss of taste and smell
Rashes
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Serious symptoms:
Difficulty in breathing
Chest pain
Loss of speech and movement
45.
Prevention:
Wash your handsregularly
Maintain physical distancing
Avoid touching your face
Cover your mouth when
coughing and sneezing
Avoid smoking
Wear face mask
STAY AT HOME
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Atherosclerosis
Prevention:
Reduce the amountof
stress in your
everyday life
Change diet to reduce
the amount of
sodium, fats and
cholesterol.
Regular Medical
checkups
Treatment:
Medication
Exercise
regularly
Healthy diet
50.
o Also knownas
hypertension
o “silent killer”
o The force or pressure
developed by the
heart, which acts to
pump blood through
the circulatory
system.
High Blood Pressure
51.
Blood Pressure
Two Distinctpressures
that are measured!!
Systolic: A measure of the
maximum force or
pressure developed in
the arteries when the
heart contracts
Diastolic: A measure of
the lowest pressure,
which occur in the
arteries during cardiac
relaxation.
52.
Blood Pressure
Sphygmomanometer:
An instrumentused to
measure blood pressure.
Stethoscope: An
instrument used to listen
to the sounds of the
heart, or listen to the
flow of blood through the
vessels when measuring
the blood pressure.
Lack of redblood cells
or cells that do not carry
enough oxygen;
oMay cause weakness
and low energy levels.
Prevention:
Eat foods that are rich
in Iron
Treatment: Rest
ANEMIA
63.
Your blood isunable
to circulate properly.
There is no
prevention for sickle-
cell anemia since you
are born with it.
Treatments:
Blood Transfusions
Medication
Normal Blood Cell
Sickle Cell
SICKLE CELL ANEMIA