q1w2 Respiratory diseases Flashcards
Contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract.
Common Cold
Common cold is usually a result of ____
Rhinovirus
Contagious illness caused by influenza viruses called myxovirus?
Influenza or Flu
Influenza is caused by _____
myxovirus
An infection of the lungs—inflammation of lung’s air sacs or alveoli.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia may be caused by
B.V.F.P.
Bacteria. Virus. Fungi. Protoza.
Small lumps of tuberculosis
Tubercles
The 9th leading cause of death in the world.
Tuberculosis
Contagious disease where bacteria induces a localized pro-inflammatory response in the lungs, causing the formation of small lumps.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is caused by
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Inflammation of the sinus cavities
Sinusitis
chronic and allergic condition that makes breathing airways narrow and swollen, causing them to produce extra mucus.
Asthma
Causes of asthma?
Unknown(lol) but several allergens trigger asthmatic attacks
Inflammation or swelling of the bronchial tubes(breathing passages), pathways between nose and lungs.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is caused by
viral lung infections & triggered by industrial pollutants and tobacco smoke.