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
Theese are symptoms of what?
-Shortness of breath
-headache and nausea
-fatigue
muscle aches
-chest pain
cough, fever, sweating,
and chills.
Pneumonia
How to prevent pneumonia?
-pneumonia vaccination
-seasonal flu shot
-avoid smoking
-practice good hygiene
-exercise regularly
-healthy diet
These are symptoms of what?
-severe headache
-nausea
-double vision
-stiff neck
-drooping eyelids
confusion
-dilated pupils, etc.
Aortic Aneurysm
How to prevent Aortic Aneurysm?
avoid smoking
avoid using recreational
reduce your caffeine
avoid taking aspirin
take regular exercise
The following are symptoms of what?
fluttering of chest
fast heartbeat
-slow heartbeat
-dizziness
-lightheadedness
-chest pain
Cardiac Arrhythmia
These are ways to prevent what?
-eating heart-healthy foods
-increasing physical activity
avoiding stimulant
medications
-avoiding smoking
-limiting alcohol consumption.
Cardiac Arrhythmia
The following are symptoms of:
- chest pain
- numbness and pain in
the arms and legs
- slurred speech
- drooping facial muscles
- high blood pressure
- kidney failure.
Atherosclerosis
How to prevent atherosclerosis?
-pneumonia vaccination
-seasonal flu shot
-avoid smoking
-practice good hygiene
-exercise regularly
-healthy diet
These are symptoms of what?
-Shortness of breath
-headache and nausea
-fatigue
muscle aches
-chest pain
cough, fever, sweating,
and chills.
Coronary Heart Disease
How to prevent Coronary Heart diseases?
pneumonia vaccination
seasonal flu shot
avoid smoking
practice good hygiene
exercise regularly
healthy diet
These are symptoms of what?
-Severe headache
-fatigue
-vision problems
-chest pain
-breathing difficulty
-irregular heartbeat
-pounding in chest, neck, or
ears.
Hypertension
How to prevent hypertension?
-Eating heart healthy
foods
-regular exercise
-maintaining healthy
weight
-limiting alcohol
consumption
These are symptoms of what?
-Shortness of breath
-fatigue
-loss of energy
-unusual rapid heartbeat
-headache
-dizziness
-pale skin and leg cramps.
Anemia
How to prevent anemia?
-Diet rich in iron
-increasing
vitamin C
-folate intake
These are symptoms of what?
-Fever and fatigue
-weight loss
-easy bleeding/bruising
-recurrent nose bleeds
-excessive sweating
-bone pain or tenderness.
Leukemia
These are ways to prevent what?
-avoid excessive
exposure to radiation
and chemicals
-avoid smoking
tobacco/cigarettes
Leukemia
