RESPIRATORY CHANGES IN AGING Flashcards
Refers to a clot that blocks a branch of a pulmonary artery
Pulmonary embolism
Transmission of tuberculosis
Airborne
The airways are made of
Stretchy tissue
The lungs have two main function
To get oxygen from the air into the body
To remove carbon dioxide from the body
Blood circulates around these air sacs through
Tiny blood vessels
Bones become thinner and change shape.
This can change the shape of your rib cage. As a result rib cage
Cannot expand and contract as well as during breathing
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A group of disease characterized by chronic airflow obstructions in the lungs. Not curable disease. People who suffer from copd have trouble breathing, wheezing and coughing.
Potassium is
Vital to lung function
Signs and symptoms of copd
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Chronic cough
Frequent respiratory infections
Lack of energy
Unintended weight loss
Swelling in ankles feet or legs
Muscles that supports breathing
Diaphragm
What are high protein and high-quality foods for copd
Grass fed meat
Pastured poultry
Eggs and fish
What are a food that contains potassium for copd
Dark leafy vegetables tomatoes potatoes banana
Foods to avoid for copd
Salty foods (vegetables fruits) peaches, melons, apple, legume, cabbage, cauliflower, butter, cheese ,ice cream ,chocolate, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
What is emphysema
Is one of the disease which causes copd and characterized by accumulation of excessive air in the lungs as they lose their ability to ventilate properly
Inflammation of the lower airways of the long which the alveoli become filled.
Pneumonia
