Respiratory Diseases and Disorders

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Respiratory Diseases and Disorders
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• Smoking
• Chemical substances in tobacco can destroy cells
• High temperatures, smoke and carbon monoxide are
  also harmful
• Smoking, polluted air, coal dust, and asbestos
  can contribute to bronchitis, emphysema, and
  asthma

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Respiratory Infections

• Infections of the respiratory system can be
  caused by
• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Other microorganisms

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Common cold

• Affects the upper respiratory system
• Can cause damage in cilia but they heal quickly

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Influenza (Flu)

• Caused by a virus
• Can affect many body systems
• Grows in cells by alveoli and damages them

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Pneumonia

• An infection of the alveoli caused by bacteria,
  viruses, or other microorganisms

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Bronchitis

• swelling and irritation cause the bronchial tubes
  to produce too much mucus the mucus build-up can
  be an ideal place for bacteria to grow
• Can be treated with antibiotics

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Chronic bronchitis

• when bronchitis lasts for an extended period of
  time
• The continuous coughing can damage cilia keeping
  them from moving harmful substances out of the
  airways

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Emphysema

• The alveoli are swollen and red
• An enzyme has caused the alveoli walls to break
  down making it harder for the alveoli to get
  oxygen into the bloodstream
• Some people also develop heart problems

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Lung Cancer

• uncontrolled growth of cells in the lungs caused
  by carcinogens

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Asthma

• Shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing due
  to quick tightening of the bronchial tubes
• Caused by an allergic reaction, breathing in
  smoke or pollen, eating certain foods, or stress