Malfunctions of the respiratory system

Question 1

What are the symptoms of asthma?

Answer 1

breathlessness, tightness of chest & wheezing

Question 2

What are the causes of asthma?

Answer 2

genetics, exposure to tobacco as a child, triggers such as dust, modern hygiene standards

Question 3

How does emphysema occur?

Answer 3

airway of the lungs become inflamed and narrowed. breathing out becomes difficult as the air sacs get permanently damaged

Question 4

What are some causes of emphysema?

Answer 4

smoking, genetics, exposure to certain types of fumes

Question 5

What are the symptoms of cystic fibrosis?

Answer 5

lung problems, serious bowel obstruction, diarrhoea, diabetes, malnutrition

Question 6

How does cystic fibrosis occur?

Answer 6

Cystic fibrosis occurs because of a defect gene. the defect to the gene causes the mucus-secreting cells to produce a very sickly type of mucus, which results in a sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system

Question 7

What is the cause of cystic fibrosis?

Answer 7

Both parents must have a copy of the defect gene