diseases

Question 1

what is the cause of asthma

Answer 1

is caused by long term inflammation caused by a type of allergic reaction

Question 2

what are the symptoms of asthma

Answer 2

• shortness of breath
  difficulty to exhale
  cough

Question 3

what are the treatment for asthma

Answer 3

stop smoking
know and avoid your triggers
exercise and get fresh air
use a bronchodilator

Question 4

emphysema causes

Answer 4

the destruction of lung tissue around smaller air ways (smoking)

Question 5

emphysema symptoms

Answer 5

shortness of breath
difficulty to exhale
cough
wheezing

Question 6

emphysema treatment

Answer 6

stop smoking
use bronchodilator
use oxygen

Question 7

lung cancer causes

Answer 7

forms when cells grow abnormally due to toxins (smoking)

Question 8

lung cancer treatment

Answer 8

combination of surgery radio therapy and chemotherapy

Question 9

lung cancer symptoms

Answer 9

persistent cough
coughing up blood
chest/shoulder/back pain

Question 10

what are the causes of bronchitis

Answer 10

the inflammation of the air ways (chronic bronchitis is caused by smoking and the inhalation of irritating fumes and viruses

Question 11

what are the symptoms of bronchitis

Answer 11

persistent cough
shortness of breath
wheezing
chest and abdominal pain

Question 12

what are the treatments of bronchitis

Answer 12

nebulisers
cough supress ants
bronchodilator

Question 13

what are the causes of TB

Answer 13

is spread via droplets containing TB

Question 14

symptoms of TB

Answer 14

Loss of weight
loss of energy
fever
night sweats

Question 15

treatment of TB

Answer 15

prescribed antibiotics (6-9months)

Question 16

causes of pneumonia

Answer 16

caused by a bacteria or virus infection that weakens your immune system and leaves you susceptible to infection

Question 17

symptoms of pneumonia

Answer 17

• shaking chills
• fever
• production of yellow or brown sputum when coughing

Question 18

treatments for pneumonia

Answer 18

antibiotics
fluid hydration
anti fever medication
avoid smoking

Question 19

asbestosis cause

Answer 19

caused by inhaling asbestos long exposure can cause lung tissue scarring

Question 20

asbestosis symptoms

Answer 20

shortness of breath
dry cough
over production of pleural fluid
sore chest

Question 21

asbestosis treatment

Answer 21

no cure becuase lung tissue can’t regenerate but there is oxygen therapy