Diseases, ect.

Question 1

Sputum

Answer 1

Mucus production

Question 2

Influenza

Answer 2

Acute viral infection of the upper and lower respiratory system. There is fever, severe muscle aches, and a cough. It is also known as the flu.

Question 3

Edema

Answer 3

Fluid (edema) collects in the alveoli. This is a result of backup of blood in the pulmonary circulation because of failure of the left side of the heart to adequately pump blood.

Question 4

Embolus

Answer 4

Blockage of a pulmonary artery or one of its branches by and embolus. The embolus (blood clot or fat globule) travels in the circulatory system to a pulmonary artery where it is trapped and blocks the blood flow.

Question 5

Asphyxia

Answer 5

The decrease in heart rate and blueness of the skin that occur because of an abnormally high level of carbon dioxide and an abnormally low level of oxygen

Question 6

asthma

Answer 6

Hyperactivity of the bronchi and bronchioles with bronchospasm (contraction of the smooth muscle). Inflammation and swelling severely narrow the lumens. Attacks are triggered by exposure to allergens. There is severe shortness of breath, coughing, ect.