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Disorders Of The Respiratory System Flashcards

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Bronchitis

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Bronchial tube lining narrows

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Asthma

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bronchial tube lining narrows

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causes of bronchitis

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inflammation with mucus build up (infection)

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result of bronchitis

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breathing difficulty and coughing

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causes of asthma

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allergic reaction (histamine release)

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result of asthma

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really difficult to breath

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Emphysema

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alveoli destruction/irreversible loss to alveoli/damage to lung cells

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causes of emphysema

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decrease surface area for gas exchange

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result of emphysema

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shortness of breath (SOB), difficulty breathing, decrease lung capacity (expansion)

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