Diseases of the Respiratory and Circulatory system Flashcards
These symptoms are of what?
fever
headache
nasal discomfort
dry/sore throat
runny nose
Cold
How to prevent cold?
Avoid contact with
infective individuals
frequent
handwashing
disinfecting infected
surfaces
These are symptoms of what?
- Wheezing (whistling
sound while
breathing)
- tightness in the chest
- shortness of breath
- coughing
Asthma!!
These are ways to prevent what?
- Avoiding the triggers
- Using an air
conditioner to reduce
the amount of airborne
particulates
- removing dust
- preventing mold pores
Asthma
These are signs and symptoms of?
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- weight loss
irregular menstruation
low-grade fever
night sweats
Tuberculosis
How to prevent tuberculosis?
- vaccination
- avoiding close
contact or prolonged
time with infected
individuals - healthy diet
With regard to respiratory diseases, what does COPD stand for?
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
The following are symptoms of what?
- Shortness of breath
- pursed lip breathing
- barrel chest
- appearance
- wheezing
- chronic cough
- dyspnea (difficult
breathing).
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
How to prevent CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Avoid exposure to
industrial mist or
tobacco/cigarette
smoke
The following are symptoms of what?
-Shortness of breath,
-cough, production of
mucus (sputum)
-fatigue
-slight fever
-chill chest discomfort
Bronchitis
The following are ways to prevent what?
-Avoid lung irritants
(smoke, dust, fumes,
and vapors)
-take supplemental
fluid
-flu vaccination
Bronchitis
These are symptoms of what?
-Fever that lasts for
-several days
nonproductive and dry
cough
-headache and myalgia
-nasal stufinne and discharge
Influenza
This prevention is in order to prevent what?
can be
prevented
through a full
vaccination.
Influenza
These are symptoms of what?
-Fever that lasts for
-several days
nonproductive and dry
cough
-headache and myalgia
Lung Cancer
How to prevent lung cancer?
Avoid smoking
avoid industrial and
vehicular fumes
regular check-ups
diet with fruits and
vegetables