resiratory diseases and condition

Question 1

what are respiratory disease and conditions caused by?

Answer 1

bacterial or viral infections, genetic mutations, environmental factor

Question 2

what does the upper respiratory tracks diseases involve?

Answer 2

nasal cavities
pharynx,
or larynx

Question 3

what is tonsillitis and symptoms

Answer 3

Tonsillitis is a bacterial or viral infection of tonsils

Question 4

where are the tonsils located and what do they look like?

Answer 4

they are two oval-shaped organs located in the pharynx

Question 5

what do the tonsils protect us from

Answer 5

They prevent bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the respiratory system

Question 6

what is it called when u remove ur tonsils

Answer 6

tonsillectomy

Question 7

what is Laryngitis and its cause

Answer 7

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx
- Caused by an infection, allergy, overstraining voice

Question 8

What is laryngitis symptoms and how does it go away

Answer 8

symptoms:hoarseness or losing the voice because vocal cords wont vibrate

Usually clears up on its own
Persistent hoarseness is a sign of cancer

Question 9

what is Pneumonia

Answer 9

a disease that causes inflammation and fluid build up in lungs

Question 10

what is pneumonia caused by
and symptoms

Answer 10

caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection

Normal gas exchange is disrupted and
body is deprived of oxygen

Question 11

what are the two types of pneumonia

Answer 11

lobular pneumonia
Bronchial pneumonia

Question 12

what is Lobular pneumonia

Answer 12

Lobular pneumonia
- Only one lobe of the lungs is infected
- Usually caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria

Question 13

what is Bronchial pneumonia

Answer 13

both lungs have infections around the bronchi or bronchioles

Question 14

when does Bronchitis occur

Answer 14

Bronchitis occurs when the bronchi becomes inflamed and filled with mucus

Question 15

what is acute bronchitis caused by and how is it treated

Answer 15

• caused by bacterial infection
• treated with antibiotics

Question 16

what is Chronic bronchitis caused by

Answer 16

Long-term disorder caused by the destruction of cilia in bronchi due to exposure of dust, chemical compounds or cigarette smoke

Question 17

what does a lack of cilla in bronchi do?

Answer 17

Lack of cilia means bronchi become inflamed and vulnerable to infection

Question 18

can chronic bronchitis be cured

Answer 18

no

Question 19

is there a cure asthma? when is it developed

Answer 19

There is no cure for asthma
• Often starts in childhood

Question 20

what do hand held inhalers do for asthma

Answer 20

-they deliver medication into the lungs
-relax the bronchiole muscles
-reduce inflammation

Question 21

what is Emphysema

Answer 21

a chronic respiratory disease that
affects lungs to expel air

Question 22

in emphysema what reduces respiratory surface for gas exchange causing lack of oxygen in tissues

Answer 22

LOSS OF ELASTICITY

Question 23

whai is the cure for emphysema

Answer 23

Most common cause is smoking
• There is no cure but lifestyle changes can help
• Using an inhaler

Question 24

what is Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 24

a genetic disease that causes thick build-up of mucus in lungs, causing infection, inflammation,

Question 25

what does generic mutation mean

Answer 25

the protein responsible for regulating cellular balance of water and salt is not made and cells produce extra thick sticky mucus

Question 26

where are we More likely to get lung infections from

Answer 26

from bacteria due to more mucus production

Question 27

is there a cure for cystic fibrosis

Answer 27

There is no cure but gene therapy is being explored

Question 28

how is long cancer caused

Answer 28

uncontrolled cell growth and division in lungs making a tumour (carcinoma

Question 29

what happens as the As the carcinoma grows

Answer 29

it reduces respiratory surface in the lungs

Question 30

what happens if the If the tumour cells metastasize (break away from the tumour and travel to other parts of the body)

Answer 30

the cancer will spread to other body parts

Question 31

how do you remove lung cancer

Answer 31

Removal of a lung called
pneumonectomy can remove the cancer.

Question 32

What can strep throat lead to?

Answer 32

Systemic body infection