chapter 13.5 Flashcards
Allergies
hypersensitive reaction to a specific antigen or allergen in environment in which body produces excessives antibodies
histamine
chemical substance that dilate blood vessels, increase mucous secretion and produces allergy like symptoms
hay fever
chronic respiratory disorder prevalent when ragweed and flowers bloom
genetic compnent
asthma
hay fever may lead to asthma
wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing spasms
who is more likely to have asthma in adulthood? chilhood?
women
boys
black adults and children are how many times more likely to have asthma then their white counterparts
2x
emphysema
respiratory disease in which alveoli becomes distended or ruptured and no longer functional
barrel shaped chest in chronic sufferers
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs of the lungs
chronic bronchitis
respiratory disorder in which bronchial tubes become inflamed and swollen such that respiratory function is compromised
“smoker cough”
tension headaches
cause by muscle contraction or tension in neck or head
may be physical strain o neck or head muscles or by stress
(relaxation, massage, quiet music or aspirin, tylenol, or advil may help)
Migraine Headaches
condition characterized by localized headache result from alternating dilation and constriction of blood vessel
pulsating pain, excruciating, preceding sensory warning (flashing lights), 4-72 hours
relaxing wont help take pain med (prescribed if necessary)
secondary headaches
underlying conditions (e,g, blocked sinus causing pressure which leads to headache)
caused also by: hypertensions, allergies, low blood sugar, spine diseases, cold, poorly fit denture
relaxation won’t help take pain meds or therapy
psychological headaches
may stem from stress from emotional disturbance
depression, anxiety, etc
get some therapy
epilepsy
neurological disorder cause by abnormal electrical brain activity; often accompanied by altered consciousness or convulsion
epilepsy: grand mal or major motor seizure
proceeded by shrill cry or seizure aura (ringing in ear, smells, tastes)
convulsion and loss of consciousness occur
30 seconds to several minutes
epilepsy: petit mal or minor seizure
no convulsion
minor loss of consciousness
minor twitching
shorter time than grand mal
psychomotor seizure
mental process and muscular activity
mental confusion and listless state (chewing, lip smacking, repetitive movements)
Jacksonian seizure
progressive seizure begin in one part of body and moves to the other part
usually only one side of body affected
fibrocystic breast disease
common, noncancerous condition in women who’s breast contain fibrous or fluid filled cysts
Premenstrual syndrome
physical and emotional symptoms occurring in women prior to their menstrual periods
percent of women who experience mild PMS? moderately severe? severe (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)?
80%
25%
3-8%
when do PMS start
7-10 days
at what age do women usually experience PMS
20
what is believed to be the cause of PMS
hormonal changes/imbalances
endometriosis
abnormal development of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
treatments for endometriosis
hysterectomy
removal of one or both ovaries
removal of fallopian tubes
dilation and curettage
hormone treatments
synthetic progesterone drugs or oral contraceptives
