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The respiratory problems
This document discusses common ailments of the respiratory system. It describes several respiratory illnesses including the common cold, influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. For each illness, it provides information on causes, symptoms, and in some cases underlying genetic or physiological factors. The document serves as an overview of several respiratory conditions and their defining characteristics.
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The respiratory problems
- 1. Common Ailments ofthe Respiratory System
- 2. Causes Inhaling arespiratory droplet from an infected person. Indirect contact, such as drinking from contaminated glass.
- 3. Symptoms Fever Chills Cough Sour throat Headache Muscle ache Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea
- 4. Cause Smoking Symptom Shortnessof breath and wheezing
- 5. Causes Inhaling arespiratory droplet from an infected person. Indirect contact, such as drinking from contaminated glass.
- 6. Causes HIV Infections Low socioeconomic status Alcoholism Homelessness Crowded living conditions Diseases that weaken immune system
- 7. Symptoms Thick, cloudyand sometimes bloody mucus Tiredness and weight loss Night sweats and fever Rapid Heartbeat Swelling in the neck Shortness of breath
- 8. CFTR gene –makes protein which controls the movement of water and salt in the cells. The sticky mucus blocks the airway in the lungs.
- 9. Abnormalities in the cellsthat line in the bronchi due to smoking.
- 10. Exposure totobacco to smoke, polluted air, irritants such as perfume and cleaning products. Allergens such as molds, dust, and animal dander Stress Exercise or physical exertion Abrupt changes in the weather
- 11. Causes Bacteria, virus,or fungi living in the nose, sinuses, or mouth may spread to the lungs Breathing some of these germs directly into the lungs Breathing in food, liquids, vomit or fluids from the mouth into the lungs.