q1w2 Respiratory diseases Flashcards

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1
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Contagious infection of the upper respiratory tract.

A

Common Cold

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2
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Common cold is usually a result of ____

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Rhinovirus

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3
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Contagious illness caused by influenza viruses called myxovirus?

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Influenza or Flu

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4
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Influenza is caused by _____

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myxovirus

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5
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An infection of the lungs—inflammation of lung’s air sacs or alveoli.

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Pneumonia

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6
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Pneumonia may be caused by
B.V.F.P.

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Bacteria. Virus. Fungi. Protoza.

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7
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Small lumps of tuberculosis

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Tubercles

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8
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The 9th leading cause of death in the world.

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Tuberculosis

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9
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Contagious disease where bacteria induces a localized pro-inflammatory response in the lungs, causing the formation of small lumps.

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Tuberculosis

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10
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Tuberculosis is caused by

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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11
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Inflammation of the sinus cavities

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Sinusitis

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12
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chronic and allergic condition that makes breathing airways narrow and swollen, causing them to produce extra mucus.

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Asthma

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13
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Causes of asthma?

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Unknown(lol) but several allergens trigger asthmatic attacks

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14
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Inflammation or swelling of the bronchial tubes(breathing passages), pathways between nose and lungs.

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Bronchitis

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15
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Bronchitis is caused by

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viral lung infections & triggered by industrial pollutants and tobacco smoke.

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16
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Long-term disease of the lungs caused by prolonged exposure to respiratory irritants like tobacco chemicals and air pollutants. Damages the alveoli and bronchial tubes.

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Emphysema

17
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Associated with a group of lung diseases: emphysema, asthma, and chronic bronchitis.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

18
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Common cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Smoking